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A RECTANGULAR INLAID HARDWOOD ‘CALLIGRAPHIC’ A HARDWOOD RECTANGULAR TABLE
SCROLL BOX AND COVER 19TH-20TH CENTURY
20TH CENTURY
十九/二十世紀 硬木平頭案
二十世紀 硬木嵌骨詩文長方盒
The top is set within a wide frame with an ice-plate edge, above waisted plain
The cover of the rectangular box is inlaid in bone with a three-line inscription aprons. The square-section legs are supported by arm braces, and terminate
within a shaped panel. The wood is of a rich caramel tone. in hoof feet.

3Ω in. (9 cm.) high x 28¿ in. (71.5 cm.) wide x 4√ in. (12.2 cm.) deep 33 in. (84 cm.) high, 37Ω in. (100 cm.) wide, 19æ in. (50 cm.) deep

£1,000-2,000 $1,600-3,000 £500-800 $760-1,200
€1,400-2,700 €680-1,100

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A HONGMU LOW TABLE
20TH CENTURY

二十世紀 紅木桌

The panelled top is set within a rectangular frame
and is supported on four legs of rounded section
joined by stepped stretchers.

16¡ in. (41.5 cm.) high x 35√ in. (91 cm.) wide x
20º in. (51.5 cm.) deep

£600-1,000 $910-1,500
€820-1,400

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