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Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
About the Item
This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a dowry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The impressive sideboard has an expansive floating-panel top, straight sides, and an ornately carved front facade. The table apron is carved with a lively composition of trailing vines, lotus flowers, playful fish, and archaistic dragons - symbols of power, wisdom, and purity. With four drawers and three lower compartments, this coffer is a fantastic storage solution for traditional and modern interiors alike.
Additional dimensions:
Drawers: 10" W x 15.5" D
Door opening: 14" W
Space between shelves: 13.25" H.
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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