A large black lacquer and gilt-painted coffer Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period of rectangular form with deep sides boldly painted on each side in gilt with a pair of confronting dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all reserved against a ground of clouds and flames, fitted with a hinged domed lid further painted with confronting dragons along the sides, the front set with a large baitong cloud-shaped lock-plate with an incised deer on the clasp, the narrow sides further set with a pair of baitong U-shaped swing handles, all resting upon a low platform base pierced with a pair of rectangular holes for use in transport, the interior lacquered in red 72.5 by 125.7 by 51.5cm., 28 1/2 by 49 1/2 by 20 1/4 in.
A large black lacquer and gilt-painted coffer Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period of rectangular form with deep sides boldly painted on each side in gilt with a pair of confronting dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all reserved against a ground of clouds and flames, fitted with a hinged domed lid further painted with confronting dragons along the sides, the front set with a large baitong cloud-shaped lock-plate with an incised deer on the clasp, the narrow sides further set with a pair of baitong U-shaped swing handles, all resting upon a low platform base pierced with a pair of rectangular holes for use in transport, the interior lacquered in red 72.5 by 125.7 by 51.5cm., 28 1/2 by 49 1/2 by 20 1/4 in.
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