A finely carved 19th century Chinese hardwood large plate or charger stand, depicting two scaled dragons, their entwined bodies with heads down and tails reaching the top of the stand creating large opening for a plate or charger.
There is great detail to the carving, it is a highly decorative piece and could also make a wonderful mirror surround with a circular bevelled glass.
Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration
Midwinter Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Dragon Gong to the 1880s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA693013
Dealers Internal Reference
Chinese dragon plate stand
Description
A finely carved 19th century Chinese hardwood large plate or charger stand, depicting two scaled dragons, their entwined bodies with heads down and tails reaching the top of the stand creating large opening for a plate or charger.
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There is great detail to the carving, it is a highly decorative piece and could also make a wonderful mirror surround with a circular bevelled glass.
Midwinter Antiques
Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture
Midwinter Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Dragon Gong to the 1880s.
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