ANOTHER PROPERTY A Burlwood and Brass Mounted Rectangular Two-Handled Document Box18th Century The rectangular burlwood box with hinged cover fitted with flush-mounted brass cloud-form corner brackets, a circular lock plate and bail handles. 6in (15.2cm) high; 14 1/2in (36.9cm) long; 8 1/8in (21.6cm) wide 十八世紀 癭木小箱暨黃銅配件 The classic form of the document box exists in a variety of woods. It is rare to see a burlwood example of such generous size, as the burl texture is prone to warping and cracking and more suitable for smaller items. pare the burlwood box and cover without brass mount in the Liang Yi Collection illustrated by Evants, Liang Yi Collection: Vol. III, Small Objects , HOng Kong, 2007, pp. 126-127, no. 75. pare also for example a burlwood document box of smaller size without handles sold at Sotheby's London, 7 November 2007, lot 223.