A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID BLACK LACQUER SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG

A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID BLACK LACQUER SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
17TH/18TH CENTURY

The rectangular cover lifting to reveal a shallow tray above a pair of doors, with various drawers and shelves to the inside; the sides elaborately decorated with butterflies amidst gourd vines and blossoming floral branches and rockwork, all above a shaped apron, the front with a metal lock plate and a ruyi-head clasp and set with two loop handles to the sides, 41cm x 25cm x 41cm, sold together with the contents, including a collection of small metal, agate and wooden items. (a lot)

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

Provenance: from the collection of Phillip Allen (1938-2022).