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                                  A ZITAN THREE-TIER PICNIC BOX AND
                                  COVER, TIHE
                                  19TH CENTURY

                            The three removable zitan trays are set into
                            the base stretcher frame which is ftted with
                            upright struts fanked by openwork spandrels
                            at the sides. The struts are joined on top by
                            a humpback handle and the edges are ftted
                            with huangtong hardware. Those at the top
                            are of ruyi-head form.
                            10¿ in. (25.7 cm.) high, 13º in. (33.8 cm.)
                            wide, 7º in. (18.4 cm.) deep

                       $15,000-20,000

                                             PROVENANCE:

                            Property from the Lai Family Collection.
                            清十九世紀 紫檀三層提盒

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