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A Chinese hardwood stand late Ming dynasty
A Chinese hardwood stand late Ming dynasty, raised on six feet and carved with stylized mythical beasts, 29.5cm across.
Cf. O Siren, Chinese Painting Leading Masters and Principles, Vol.VI, pl.321, where a portrait of Ch'en Chi-ju by Tseng Ch'ing (1568-1650) depicts a similar, but less ornate stand.
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