QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

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A MARBLE-INSET HUANGHUALI TABLE SCREEN
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The variegated marble panel is set into a huanghuali frame with beaded edge, above an openwork frieze carved with stylised ruyi lattice panel. The upright posts are flanked by shaped spandrels and are set into shoe feet joined by curvilinear apron.
32 1/4 in. (82 cm.) high, 29 7/8 in. (76 cm.) wide, 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm.) deep

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

This item is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.

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