晚明十七世紀 剔紅萬字錦地番蓮紋矮案

of rectangular form raised on angular scroll legs joined by transversal stretchers, the top intricately carved with leiwen formed of wan motifs and bordered with key-fret around the sides, the legs and stretchers decorated with lotus scrolls in a dense foliage, the interior of the legs set with a shaped apron patterned with floral diapers, the underside lacquered in black

There are a few dents on the top and the lacquer has been stabilized in areas with typical retouching, especially along the edges. There are a few typical dents and age cracks to the aprons, but overall the the stand is in quite good condition, in commensuration with its age.
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