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Chinese Low Painted Lacquer Table with Fish Chimes, c. 1900

About the Item

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, low tables provided a convenient surface for dining, drinking tea, or playing games. This early 20th century example is ornately painted with floral scrollwork and decorative patterns atop a cinnabar red lacquer finish. The top is decorated with auspicious symbols, each carrying a different blessing: a large shou character for longevity, two bats for happiness, and four stone chimes strung with fish for joy and abundance. The table itself has a simple waisted form, with short cabriole legs and a scalloped apron. Additional dimensions: Table apron to floor: 4.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Depth: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJA0021stDibs: LU820010955171

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