A ‘ZITAN’ RECTANGULAR BOX 紫檀长方箱 清乾隆 说明：本品以紫檀木为材，全身光素，立墙四棱用铜叶包裹，箱口起线，整个器物构严谨，料材精良上品，殊为难得。 紫檀木是世界上最为珍贵的木材之一，清代对紫檀木的使用尤其多，紫檀生长非常缓慢，素有“百年寸檀，十檀九空”的说法，其性致密坚重，耐久耐腐，色调深沉静穆。 RMB: 250,000-300,000 Early Qing dynasty (1644-1911) the tall hinged cover with a round brass lock plate with a cloud from hasp opening to reveal a simulated fitted tray set above a deep drawer with twin fish pulls, the sides set with bail handles, brass corner mounts and side mounts 39.8cm. Length
   22.5cm. Width
   18cm. Height. USD: 40,900-49,100