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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
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         A HUALI ‘BLOSSOMS AND LONGEVITY’ WEDDING CHEST                    ᪺ڊՌˡ☹ᒁᕪ   ⩈ᚐ⎽⎱૔⯰╁
         QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
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         Of rectangular form, the top is intricately relief carved with lotus scrolls above a panel   ᪹ᰲ☆՞Ⅷ⻦
         interspersed with gourds and lifts to reveal the interior above two fitted flush doors and
         carved with fruiting peach trees. The sides carved with chrysanthemum branches amidst
         rockwork. The interior with seven drawers set with vase-form clasps, all set into the base
         platform carved with stylised leafy scroll.
         16¿ in. (41 cm.) high, 16ƒ in. (42 cm.) wide, 10¬ in. (27 cm.) deep
         HK$300,000-500,000                               US$39,000-64,000

         PROVENANCE
         A European private collection
         The elaborate chest is finely carved with various auspicious motifs that are associqfel happy with
         a marriage, it was commissioned as a wedding gif.
                                                                                     detail of the top
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