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Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
About the Item
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the words for "eight" and "luck" share a pronunciation, making this coffer a powerful symbol of prosperity. On each of its eight drawers is a carved ruyi, a lucky symbol that honors wisdom. This impressive family altar would have anchored a 19th century room, holding all of the accoutrements necessary for ancestral offerings. Its scale and impressive carvings combine with its provincial finish to make it a perfect fit anywhere from a beach-side bungalow to a mountain chalet.
This piece is 19th Century but the drawers are contemporary replacements, with contemporarily manufactured drawer pulls.
Additional dimensions
Table apron to floor: 16.5"
Top drawers: 7.5" W x 20.75" D x 7.75" H
Bottom drawers: 14.5" W x 20.75" D x 3.25" H.
- Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 81.5 in (207.01 cm)Depth: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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