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A CINNABAR LACQUER CARVED ‘PHOENIX’
STAND
MING DYNASTY
of rectangular section, the edges of the top moulding
downwards and inwards to a thin beaded band, supported on a
constricted waist terminating in a beaded-edged cusped apron
and four cabriole ruyi legs, the top skilfully carved with a large
cusped cartouche enclosing a phoenix soaring amidst large
peony blooms and dense foliage, the mythical bird depicted
with long billowing tail feathers and fine plumage, all framed
by a ground of blooming chrysanthemum flowers and curling
stems repeated at the waist, apron and legs
14.6 by 48.5 by 32.5 cm, 5¾ by 19 by 12¾ in.
HK$ 200,000-300,000
US$ 25,800-38,700
明 剔紅鳳穿牡丹紋炕几
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