QING DYNASTY, 18-19TH CENTURY

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A HUANGHUALI SQUARE CORNER CABINET, FANGJIAOGUI
QING DYNASTY, 18-19TH CENTURY
The huanghuali frame enclosing huanghuali panels on the sides and the doors fitted flush around the removable centre stile and opening to reveal the shelved interior with two drawers, all supported on thick legs of square section flanking reticulated, beaded aprons carved with confronting dragons amidst clouds.
63 5/8 in. (161.5 cm.) high, 36 3/4 in. (93.5 cm.) wide , 21 7/8 in. (55.5 cm.) deep

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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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