A small Huanghuali seal box, Yinxiang, 19th/20th century of square form, the hinged canted cover lifting to reveal a shallow tray above a deep compartment, all raised on a conforming base with curvilinear front apron, with ruyi -shaped mounts to the top corners, rectangular corner reinforcements, barbed lock plate and ruyi -head clasp all in baitong, 17 cm high, 15 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Provenance, Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, circa1993
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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.
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