CHINA - QING Dynasty (1644 - 1911) - Lot 184

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CHINA - QING Dynasty (1644 - 1911) - Lot 184
CHINA - QING Dynasty (1644 - 1911) Large wooden chest carved in relief with five bats on each side amidst clouds. Brass lock in the shape of a lingzhi incised with bats among clouds. The back is decorated with incised orchids. (Chips, restorations, missing parts). Dim. 83 x 64 x 59 cm The five bats represent by homophony the "Five Blessings", (wu fu), i.e. long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and natural death.
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