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2500 - 3000 EUR
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Pair of zitan wood frames with rich decoration of animated dragon scrolls and hanging elements in old gilded openwork brass. Qianlong period (small accidents and restorations). At sight: 24.5 x 4.30 cm - Overall: 37.5 x 10.5 cm Zitan wood is part of the rosewood family. A wood that has always captivated the Chinese, it is associated with the emperor and the nobility because of its rarity and its difficulty to work. Dark red in pigmentation and with a shiny lustrous surface and complex polishing, it also has a rich and complex scent, and is also used in perfumery.
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