A HUANGHUALI KANG TABLE, KANGZHUO

18TH/19TH CENTURY

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A HUANGHUALI KANG TABLE, KANGZHUO
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The three-panel top set within the wide rectangular frame with beaded, 'ice-plate' edge, above a narrow waist and beaded, curvilinear apron carved in high relief on each narrow side with confronted chilong and on each long side with mature dragons confronted around a leafy scroll, the whole supported on narrow cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high, 35¾ in. (90.8 cm.) wide, 22 7/8 in. (58.1 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

Kang tables with dragons adorning the aprons appear to be much more rare than those with the more commonly seen decoration of scrolling vines. An example of the former was sold in these rooms, 20 September 2005, lot 95.

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