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Playful Wisdom Coffer

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Depth: 23.5" // This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a dowry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The impressive sideboard has an expansive floating-panel top, straight sides, and an ornately carved front facade. The table apron is carved with a lively composition of trailing vines, lotus flowers, playful fish, and archaistic dragons - symbols of power, wisdom, and purity. With four drawers and three lower compartments, this coffer is a fantastic storage solution for traditional and modern interiors alike.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Asian
Dealer Reference #:	BJH029
Incollect Reference #:	815908

Dimensions

W.	72 in;	H.	34 in;
W.	182.88 cm;	H.	86.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

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