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18TH/19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF ZITAN LANTERNS AND ASSOCIATED HONGMU STANDS
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each of square section, the stepped tops with openwork apertures inset with reverse glass panels below an elaborate crown top with stylised confronting dragons, the base with similar glass insets and dragons, the main panels framed by scrolling designs within turned columns joined by bone and stained bone mounts, between aprons of bats and further confronting dragons, the tall slender stands with tripod stylised dragon feet, with square tops above scrollwork supports
The lanterns, 20½ in. (52 cm.) high, the stands, 52 in. (132 cm.) high (2)
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each of square section, the stepped tops with openwork apertures inset with reverse glass panels below an elaborate crown top with stylised confronting dragons, the base with similar glass insets and dragons, the main panels framed by scrolling designs within turned columns joined by bone and stained bone mounts, between aprons of bats and further confronting dragons, the tall slender stands with tripod stylised dragon feet, with square tops above scrollwork supports
The lanterns, 20½ in. (52 cm.) high, the stands, 52 in. (132 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
The stands purchased from Yamanaka & Co, Beijing, 1919.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
Brought to you by
Louise Britain
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