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A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair
About the Item
The desk features two drawers with dragon head pulls, a dragon head apron, and dragon-form legs.
The detachable hutch has a letter and file organizer, two enclosed compartments with iris decorations and one small drawer with a dragon head pull, all surmounted by a pair of lively writhing dragons.
The matching chair has iris-form legs, a carved phoenix back, and is topped with further splays of irises.
- Dimensions:Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Meiji Period, early 20th century
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- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U101213894780
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