Caption

Table, phoenixes and dragons iconography, Chinese art, Chinese culture, Qing 1644–1911, 19th century, furniture, piece of furniture, height 77.0 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 36.6 cm, A carved wooden stand with a square top and a smaller square upper compartment sits on a curved four-legged base; the wood appears dark with areas of worn brown showing through, and the surface is covered in intricate raised carvings of swirling patterns and stylized motifs. The legs curve outward and end in scroll-like feet, connecting to a square stretcher base that also has carved decoration; a small shelf is set between the legs below the upper section. The visible colors are dark brown, black, and hints of lighter brown where the finish is worn.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A23_103

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Rights managed

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103.0Mb (1.7Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Table phoenixes dragons iconography Chinese art Chinese culture Qing 1644–1911 19th century furniture piece height 77.0 cm width 41.0 cm depth 36.6 cm carved wooden stand square top smaller square upper compartment sits curved four-legged base wood dark areas worn brown showing surface covered intricate raised carvings swirling patterns stylized motifs legs curve outward scroll- feet connecting square stretcher base also carved decoration small shelf set legs upper section visible colors dark brown black hints lighter brown finish worn.