QING DYANSTY, 18TH CENTURY

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A VERY RARE HUANGHUALI SINGLE PLANK ‘KUI-DRAGON’ SCROLL-FORM LOW TABLE
QING DYANSTY, 18TH CENTURY
The low table is constructed in three planks joining to the end supports which terminate in inward scroll feet, carved on both exterior and interior with quadrilobed form reserves framing kui-dragons amidst ruyi-clouds. The grain has a particularly pleasing pattern, with several ‘ghost faces’. The colour is of a deep reddish-brown tone with natural striations and graining.
19 3/4 in. (50 cm.) high, 74 3/4 in. (190 cm.) wide, 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.) deep

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

This item is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.

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