Lot Essay
The three-drawer chest offered here is part of a matching set that was sold at Christie's London, 12 May 2015, lot 324.
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C.1900
Details
A CARVED HARDWOOD THREE-DRAWER CHEST
C.1900
The three drawers are deeply carved with confronting stylised Buddhist lions and chilong divided by a central shou character, amongst scrolling tendrils. The shaped apron is carved with a protruding dragon's head, supported on claw feet.
38 5/8 in. (98 cm.) high, 49 ¾ in. (126.4 cm.) wide, 24 ¾ in. (62.8 cm.) deep
C.1900
The three drawers are deeply carved with confronting stylised Buddhist lions and chilong divided by a central shou character, amongst scrolling tendrils. The shaped apron is carved with a protruding dragon's head, supported on claw feet.
38 5/8 in. (98 cm.) high, 49 ¾ in. (126.4 cm.) wide, 24 ¾ in. (62.8 cm.) deep
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