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A SMALL IMPERIAL RED LACQUER KANG CABINET
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the front with two sets of hinged doors, the lower set carved with a Miniature cabinets of this type were made for display on
pair of descending dragons amidst cresting waves, the upper set similarly decorated with a kang, raised platforms that served as seats in the day and
ascending dragons, the sides, apron and upper surface with further dragons, all framed beds at night. The present cabinet is exceptional in the
within key-pattern borders way that the design of dragons has been lavishly carved
on all the surfaces, including the sides and the top.
22 in. (55.8 cm.) high

$25,000-35,000
清十八/十九世紀 御製剔紅雲龍紋炕櫃
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Compagnie de la Chine et des Indes, Paris, 1 February 1979. Compagnie de la Chine et des Indes，巴黎，1979年2月1日。
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