A HUANGHUALI SQUARE CORNER DISPLAY CABINET, FANGGUI

17TH CENTURY

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A HUANGHUALI SQUARE CORNER DISPLAY CABINET, FANGGUI
17TH CENTURY
Of upright rectangular shape, the square stiles framed by beaded molding continuing to intertwined vine scrolls supporting a shelf with inner frames decorated with an openwork circular wave pattern, the central section consisting of a panel decorated with a pair of lively, striding, confronted chi dragons, each door and side with three panels, the door panels with unusual 'ghost' pattern, the horizontal members extending to and projecting tenons on the sides of the corner posts, the inner shelf with four drawers, the legs joined by a beaded apron with a repeated pattern of intertwined scrolls continuing from the edge
72 in. (182.8 cm.) high, 51¾ in. (131.2 cm.) wide, 23 5/8 in. (59.9 cm.) deep
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