Chinese Bookmatched Hardwood Cosmetic Boxes
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Pair Chinese hardwood Cosmetic boxes. Top of each with bookmatched grains. Metal fittings. Possibly Huanghuali. Length 22 cm. Height 9 cm. Diameter 14 cm (each)
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- Huanghuali Wood - Huanghuali is the most sought-after timber used in the construction of Chinese furniture because of its fine colour and grain.
During Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the best furniture was made from huanghuali wood.
It is a member of the rosewood family and over time the surface mellows to a yellowish brown tone with the exposure to light.
In recent years, furniture made from huanghuali wood has increased exponentially in value.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- oriental objects - boxes 1,766
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