Exhibition 2009
10. Red Lacquer TableChina, 17th Century
34" x 68" x 50" - 87cm x 173cm x 128cm
A very rare red lacquered jumu painting table of
rectangular form with four tapering square legs
fitted with giant's arm braces terminating with hoof
feet attached to floor stretchers mirroring the
rectangular top, each corner with cloud-form
motifs, the lacquer of rich deep red tone with fine
craquelure, the underside of the top with three
supporting stretchers, and inscription.
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