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A ZITAN SHRINE CABINET, SHEN KAN
18th century
The rectangular sectioned case with floating panels forming the top, back and sides, the
two front doors carved with stylized shou characters set amid reticulated dragons at the top,
perforated horizontal panels with floral medallions and beaded edges at the center above
another stylized shou character carved in shallow raised relief, the waisted base finished with
corner feet, beaded edges and cloud scrolls carved along the front apron.
16 5/8 x 13 3/4 11 7/8in (42 x 35 x 30.1cm)
$15,000 - 25,000
十八世紀 紫檀壽字神龕
The cabinet was used to hold either a household deity or the family memorial tablets.
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