A VERY RARE LATE MING CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' CHEST
A VERY RARE LATE MING CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' CHEST MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY The canted top lid constructed in three sections, the top panel, the sloped and straight frame all carved in high relief with lively five-clawed dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', highlighted with gold applique and framed by a wide beaded edge, the chest with similar paired and single dragons leaping above waves, supported on a curvilinear shaped base frame carved with lotus scrolls, mounted with a baitong front plate with hasp and lock receptacles, loop handles and rectangular strap hinges 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm.) high
A VERY RARE LATE MING CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' CHEST
A VERY RARE LATE MING CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' CHEST MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY The canted top lid constructed in three sections, the top panel, the sloped and straight frame all carved in high relief with lively five-clawed dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', highlighted with gold applique and framed by a wide beaded edge, the chest with similar paired and single dragons leaping above waves, supported on a curvilinear shaped base frame carved with lotus scrolls, mounted with a baitong front plate with hasp and lock receptacles, loop handles and rectangular strap hinges 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm.) high
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