A CARVED HONGMU 'DRAGON' COFFER

Lot 212
03.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 15 000
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ID 432597
Lot 212 | A CARVED HONGMU 'DRAGON' COFFER
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£ 5 000 – 8 000
A CARVED HONGMU 'DRAGON' COFFER

19TH-20TH CENTURY

The top panel is of rectangular shape with everted ends above a row of three drawers and a pair of hinged doors. The doors, drawers, side spandrels and aprons are all elaborately carved with dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds and above waves and rocks, all raised on four legs.

62 3/8 in. x 17 ¾ in. x 34 ½ in. (158.5 cm. x 45 cm. x 87.5 cm.)

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