Sale 3722
New York
|
17 September 2015
Price realised
USD 4,375
Estimate
A SMALL ZITAN RECTANGULAR STAND 18TH-19TH CENTURY The top has a central, raised rectangular platform and raised outer rim above a narrow waist, and is raised on four ruyi-form feet joined by aprons carved with ruyi and floral scroll. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) high, 5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, 4 in. (10.2 cm.) deep
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