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Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
$5,880
£4,515.28
€5,179.73
CA$8,262.09
A$9,253.02
CHF 4,828.07
MX$113,021.65
NOK 61,427.15
SEK 57,902.45
DKK 38,655.70
About the Item
Dated to the late 19th century, this vibrant red coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large coffer is crafted of northern elm with straight sides, an expansive floating-panel top, and ornately-carved gilt aprons.
The center apron is carved with a pierced design of ribbon-clad scholars’ objects consisting of books, scrolls, and a weiqi game board. The right apron is carved with a lively composition of birds amid plum blossom branches, and the left apron with a pattern of lotus flowers and cattails. A layer of brushed red lacquer enlivens the cabinet front with bright color and a richly worn texture. With six drawers and a large interior, this grand altar coffer is a fantastic storage solution for traditional and modern interiors alike.
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 101 in (256.54 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CSTS0011stDibs: LU820034883402
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