Lot 1310. A huanghuali seal chest, guanpixiang, 17th century; 15¼ in. (38.8 cm.) high, 15 in. (38.1 cm.) wide, 11 3/8 in. (29.2 cm.) deep. Estimate $40,000 - USD 60,000. Price Realized $92,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Of rectangular form, the top carved with stylized dragons above a panel of prunus blossoms, opening to reveal the interior drawer, above two doors fitted flush and carved in similar fashion, and the sides carved with a lobe panel, the doors opening to reveal the interior with nine drawers set with cloud-form pulls, all set into the base platform carved with stylized leafy scroll.

Provenance: Hei Hung Lu, Hong Kong.

Christie's. Auspicious Treasures for Scholars and Emperors: Selections from the Robert H. Blumenfield Collection, 22 March 2012, New York, Rockefeller Plaza