Lot Essay
The elegant form and detail of this scroll-shaped stand point to probable manufacture in the Putian region of Fujian. Compare a zitan scroll-shaped stand sold in these rooms, 22 March 2000, lot 137.
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18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A LONGYAN WOOD SCROLL-SHAPED STAND, XIAOJI
18th/19th century
Carved from a single wood plank, the rectangular top scrolling under at each end to form scrolled supports
2¼in. (5.8cm.) high, 13½in. (34.2cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) deep
18th/19th century
Carved from a single wood plank, the rectangular top scrolling under at each end to form scrolled supports
2¼in. (5.8cm.) high, 13½in. (34.2cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) deep