A Chinese wood rectangular bench | Christie's

Sale 8469

Oriental Works of Art and Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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22 July 1999

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Lot 148

A Chinese wood rectangular bench

Price realised

GBP 345

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 400

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A Chinese wood rectangular bench
with pierced back and armrests, carved with geometric motifs -- 42in. (107.3cm.) wide, 19th Century.
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