A CHINESE HUANGHUALI DRAGON PATTERN BOX

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Standing 9.5 cm tall and 25 cm wide, this octagonal lidded box is masterfully fashioned from premium huanghuali timber displaying warm natural wood grain and a soft aged patina. Deep-relief carvings dominate the lid surface with intricately rendered winding dragons, while the vertical sides feature abundant carvings of ripe peaches, blossoming foliage and subtle emblems of the Eight Treasures. Geometric fretwork borders neatly frame every carved panel for refined structural definition. With meticulous woodcarving craftsmanship and auspicious traditional motifs throughout, this elegant storage box is an outstanding acquisition for distinguished collections of antique Chinese hardwood decorative furnishings.

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