FOUR HARDWOOD FURNISHINGSLate Qing dynasty-Republic period Including two mother-of-pearl-inlaid huali trays each with an upright rim over a shaped apron set between four cabriole legs, a stretcher connecting each of the feet, the top of the tray centered with a large oval reserve, one tray depicting figures surrounded by trailing vines, the other tray decorated with a battle scene in water surrounded by artful rockwork; a hongmu vanity chest mounted with baitong fittings, the top cover opens to reveal a mirror and a shallow tray above a pair of doors enclosing two stacks of deep drawers, elaborately decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting figures, auspicious fruits, flowers, and Daoist emblems; and a hongmu square-form tabletop chest supported by four incurved legs, the front fitted with a drawer, beaded detail along some of the edges. 13 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 7 1/4in (33.7 x 54.5 x 18.5cm) the trays 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in (31.8 x 24.2 x 19cm) the inlaid vanity chest 16 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 7 3/4in (41.3 x 41.3 x 19.8cm) the tabletop chest (4).
FOUR HARDWOOD FURNISHINGSLate Qing dynasty-Republic period Including two mother-of-pearl-inlaid huali trays each with an upright rim over a shaped apron set between four cabriole legs, a stretcher connecting each of the feet, the top of the tray centered with a large oval reserve, one tray depicting figures surrounded by trailing vines, the other tray decorated with a battle scene in water surrounded by artful rockwork; a hongmu vanity chest mounted with baitong fittings, the top cover opens to reveal a mirror and a shallow tray above a pair of doors enclosing two stacks of deep drawers, elaborately decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting figures, auspicious fruits, flowers, and Daoist emblems; and a hongmu square-form tabletop chest supported by four incurved legs, the front fitted with a drawer, beaded detail along some of the edges. 13 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 7 1/4in (33.7 x 54.5 x 18.5cm) the trays 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in (31.8 x 24.2 x 19cm) the inlaid vanity chest 16 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 7 3/4in (41.3 x 41.3 x 19.8cm) the tabletop chest (4).
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