M3794

A pair of Chinese black lacquer inlaid two door cabinets, with relief figures including Shou Lao, riding on the back of a crane, holding a peach and staff with attendant, with the 8 immortals all with their attributes and Xi Wang Mu astride her phoenix with other identifiable figures in attendance, all in fenced rocky garden scene, the figures inlaid with soapstone, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, coloured lacquer, hard stones and faces in ivory, all framed by a diaper border of cash floral pattern in gilt with inset mother of pearl and divided by panels of birds on flowering branches repeated on the sides and frieze. The original hinges and lock plate with ornate brass etched lotus design and scrolling foliage. The interiors plain, with hidden compartment in lower level.

156.5cm high, 100.5cm wide, 42.5 cm deep.

Second half of 19th century.

A Chinese red bean pine rectangular side table, the wood with well defined grain, each end with a concealed draw, the front with stylised ruyi-head scroll frieze, the edges beaded and two square cross stretchers.

83.7 cm high, 185.3 cm long, 38.5 cm deep.

Circa 1820-1880.

A Chinese hong-mu (blackwood) "step shelf" display stand of rectangular form, the sides openwork, the centre of each frieze in the form of a rui head, each surrounded by a scroll. The tubular legs each with a knee and joined above the splayed foot with hump back cross stretchers.

87.3 cm high x 60.5 cm long x 30.5 cm deep.

Circa 1880.