California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 06, 2014  Sept 06, 2014

 Lot # 3092 
A PAIR OF ROSEWOOD CARVED OPENWORK CABINETS    民國 草花梨雕櫃子一對


  • Dimension: H: 73 1/8 in (185.8 cm) L: 39 1/8 in (99.4 cm) W: 17 3/4 in (45.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Of massive rectangular form, each cabinet has two large doors, the top carved in open works of Buddhist swastika sign medallion in the cetner, surrounded by intertwined flowers, the bottom panel carved in low relief of cranes, lotus flowers, pine trees, and ledges, a bronze plaque of two confronting dragons chasing flaming sphere on the top, middle, and bottom, completed by bronze pad lock. The cabinet opens to top storage, middle drawers, and bottom storage. The wood with natural colors and grains. Republic period.