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LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED LEATHER CHEST
LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The front of the rectangular chest is decorated with eight double-roundels enclosing birds and auspicious emblems, above two Buddhist lions confronting a further auspicious roundel, flanked by a pair of stylised phoenix. There are fu characters for happiness or blessings with curved handles to the sides. The interior is painted in dark reddish-black.
32 3/8 in. (82.2 cm.) wide, 23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) deep, 15 ¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high, wood stand
LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The front of the rectangular chest is decorated with eight double-roundels enclosing birds and auspicious emblems, above two Buddhist lions confronting a further auspicious roundel, flanked by a pair of stylised phoenix. There are fu characters for happiness or blessings with curved handles to the sides. The interior is painted in dark reddish-black.
32 3/8 in. (82.2 cm.) wide, 23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) deep, 15 ¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high, wood stand
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