INDONESIA A molded and carved ironwood display case, the pediment showing a boat with dragon heads framing a bamboo cartouche topped by a flaming medallion with a pictogram flanked by two koi carps in an openwork cloud surround, It is glazed on three sides in its upper three quarters and opens on the front with a leaf topped by scalloped draperies with calligraphic incription, it is flanked by two engaged columns decorated with celestial dragons, and underlined by a decoration of landscapes and fishing scenes on the sides. The whole rests on a rectangular base with a crosspiece decorated with dragons, ending with four skate feet. 20th century (accidents, missing parts, wear and restorations) Height : 187 cm 187 cm - Width : 115 cm - Depth : 50 cm

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