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Asian Cabinet in carved wood with Bats, Vietnam or South China, Circa 1880

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Superb Asian Cabinet in carved Chinese mahogany (toona sinensis). Carved with plant and animal motifs: 1 bat carved at the bottom of the piece of furniture. Very beautiful furnishing bronzes: keyhole in the shape of a bat, upper cupboard door decorated with 4 bronze bats facing each other (symbol of good fortune, happiness and longevity). 2 cupboards Keys and locks OK Very good condition, new polished waxed finish. Indochina (Vietnam) or South China. Circa 1880-1900 It was then the period of Japonism (1870-1910) and the colonies, furniture and objects from the Far East were then fashionable, they came from China, Indochina, or Japan, when they were not reinterpreted by European cabinetmakers (Viardot, Perret & Vibert, etc.). Dimensions: Height: 153cm Width: 44m Depth:30cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60.24 in (153 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, new polished waxed finish.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868238352882
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