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230 W The use of mother of pearl decoration within huanghuali cabinets is
A LARGE HUANGHUALI AND SOFTWOOD MOTHER-OF PEARL rare. It is more typical to see the inlaid mother of pearl decoration
INLAID LACQUER CABINET on black lacquered furniture providing a powerful contrast against
Mid Qing Dynasty the luminous and colourful shell. In form the present cabinet is a
The cabinet with two doors joined by a central plate and bolt lock, continuation of the Ming dynasty as illustrated in a tieli wood cabinet
the thick frame enclosing lacquer and mother-of pearl inlaid panels framed with burlwood sections, in Wang Shixiang, Classic Chinese
depicting floral sprays and boys engaging in leisurely pursuits within Furniture - Ming and Early Qing Dynasties, Bangkok, 1986, pl.143.
gardens, four of them accompanied by an inscription, the cabinet
raised on four legs of square section.
190cm (74 6/8) high x 194cm (76 3/8) wide x 84cm (33in) deep
£10,000 - 15,000 CNY97,000 - 150,000
HK$120,000 - 180,000
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