A huanghuali and mixed hardwood altar coffer
A huanghuali and mixed hardwood altar coffer
Late Qing/Republic period
The rectangular paneled top set into a mitered, mortise and tenon frame with separated upturned scrolled ends and 'ice-plate' edge over double doors carved in high relief with confronted dragons contesting flaming jewels over crashing waves, the design repeated on the spandrels and apron, the doors with removable stile opening to reveal pair drawers above a removable shelf.
34 1/4 x 67 x 19 3/4in (87 x 172.3 x 50.2cm)
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A huanghuali and mixed hardwood altar coffer
Late Qing/Republic period
The rectangular paneled top set into a mitered, mortise and tenon frame with separated upturned scrolled ends and 'ice-plate' edge over double doors carved in high relief with confronted dragons contesting flaming jewels over crashing waves, the design repeated on the spandrels and apron, the doors with removable stile opening to reveal pair drawers above a removable shelf.
34 1/4 x 67 x 19 3/4in (87 x 172.3 x 50.2cm)
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