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Asian Arts | January 12, 2023

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 131

Chinese Carved Zitan Altar Table

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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dense, heavy hardwood throughout, paneled top, dragon, cloud, and scroll relief carved skirt, on curved legs with scrolled feet, 33 x 53-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.

Note: With Huayi Furniture Co. Bill of Lading dated 1998, explaing the wood as Zitan and over 240 years old

?This lot contains wood that may be restricted under international or local law. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits for the transport of the object.

Provenance: Huayi Classical Furnture Co. Ltd, Beijing (accompanied by receipt dated 1995); Property of a lawyer who worked and resided in China

Condition

good condition overall, joint at left side of front skirt (likely as made), resurfacing to leg braces (possibly later additions), two patches at top, typical cracks and minor warping and surface flaws, fully finished on both sides, old patch and repair at back of one front foot

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