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Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850

$1,680per set
£1,279.50per set
€1,474.81per set
CA$2,350.31per set
A$2,641.59per set
CHF 1,375.67per set
MX$32,128.29per set
NOK 17,603.40per set
SEK 16,693.21per set
DKK 11,007.04per set
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About the Item

Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by custom steel display mounts, each fragment is carved to a different mythical form - a fu dog lion, for protection, an embroidered ball, for friendship, and a phoenix, for prosperity and good fortune. Accentuated by underlayers of red lacquer, the gilt finishes of these fragments add bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement. Additional Dimensions: Tallest Fragment: 8.5"W x 3"D x 9"H Middle Fragment: 6"W x 2.5"D x 7.5"H Shortest Fragment: 6"W x 2.5"D x 5.5"H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Gilt,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMK1061stDibs: LU820026382152

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