California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2365
PAIR OF LARGE HARDWOOD 'LION' COMPOUND CABINETS    大型酸枝木獅紋竹節腿頂箱櫃一對


  • Dimension: Height: 93 in (236.2 cm) Length: 46 1/2 in (118.1 cm) Width: 23 3/8 in (59.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Each of massive rectangular form and in bamboo sections, the upper chest with two square panel doors, the lower chest of the cabinet with rectangular panel doors, the doors opening to reveal the shelved interior. The panels are delicately carved in relief with buddhist lions descending with mouth holding the brocade tied with sash amidst auspicious clouds, all framed by key-fret border and clouds. Below this is a shaped apron further carved with similar decoration of buddhist lions.