1194
A Elmwood Altar Table, Qiaotou\'an
Length 62 1/2 x height 33 x depth 19 1/4 in., 1/2 158.7 x 83.7 x 49 cm.
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Passed
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Length 62 1/2 x height 33 x depth 19 1/4 in., 1/2 158.7 x 83.7 x 49 cm.
Description
A Elmwood Altar Table, Qiaotou'an
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
明 榆木夾頭榫‘麒麟捧壽’翹頭案
the rectangular top terminating in upturned scroll-form flanges, set over a beaded apron with reticulated spandrels showing chilongs. The paneled legs set with three friezes of reticulated decoration showing a deer with prunus and a shou medallion, the whole supported on a pair rectangular bases, and painted with the original lacquer.
the rectangular top terminating in upturned scroll-form flanges, set over a beaded apron with reticulated spandrels showing chilongs. The paneled legs set with three friezes of reticulated decoration showing a deer with prunus and a shou medallion, the whole supported on a pair rectangular bases, and painted with the original lacquer.
Length 62 1/2 x height 33 x depth 19 1/4 in., 1/2 158.7 x 83.7 x 49 cm.
Property from the Collection of Bruce H. and Eleanor A. Knowles, Williamsburg, Virginia
Provenance
Acquired from C.L. Ma Antiques, Hong Kong, May 31, 1991