SHANG XIA 2014

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'DA TIAN DI' (Sky and Earth)
Shang Xia 2014
An exceptionally large 'Bo Luo' lacquered zitan desk
248 x 96 x 73cm (97 5/8 x 37 3/4 x 28 3/4in.)

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Lot Essay

Masters Gan Erke (Anhui) for the lacquer top and Yong Qi (Jiangsu) for the desk

Inspired by the rare and perfectly constructed Ming dynasty 'trestle desk', this elegant and exceptionally large zitan desk bears a pineapple lacquer and gold top that rests lightly on the trestle supports which have drawers; Shang Xia 18K golden mark, master Yong Qi oval golden mark, Master Gan Erke golden inscription carved and dated jia wu nian zhi on the base

Zitan, Chinese traditional natural lacquer and gold

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