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Ching Dynasty Walnut Cabinet, 19th century
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Pre 1900 item# 538971
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Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc.
(206) 855-0850
SOLD
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The use of matching grains to the doors and panels of this broad cabinet help add to the effect induced by the use of the pale Chinese walnut. Subtle traces of red lacquer to the front, probably added after its original manufacture, today enhance the grain it originally would have obscured. The sides and top still have a primarily intact coat (pictures coming soon), with the sides also having simple paintings of bamboo. Original hardware.
Approximately 56x69x24.5 inches, 142x175x63 centimete ...click for details
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Late Ming Mongolian Chest
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Pre 1700 item# 537482
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Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc.
(206) 855-0850
$1300
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Probably late Ming Dynasty, this small chest, of Mongolian origin, was apparently intended for use as a strong box to be strapped to a horse. The exterior features dragons, chilin, and floral motifs in a combination of polychrome and gesso. Interestingly, this chest was in turn made from an older piece, as the interior features fragments of art, similarly done to the exterior, with the exception of a small figural theme done strictly in paint.
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