A Japanese Export Hardwood Chest
Sale 1015 - Strong Diversions: Property from a Lifetime of Play
Mar 28, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$600 -
$800
Sold for $406
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Japanese Export Hardwood Chest
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the rectangular top panel carved to show a sinuous dragon, set in a thick frame decorated with leaf motif, above four s-shaped walls each carved in relief depicting butterflies, trees and floral blossoms, and initials 'MWS', all supported on bracketed feet.
Height 22 x width 65 3/4 x depth 21 in., 55.9 x 167 x 5.3 cm.
Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
From the household furnishings of Margaret Woodbury Strong, accessioned by the Strong in 1974.
Condition Report
In sound and structurally stable condition, with some age cracks at joins and hinges, moderate soiling and surface scratches. Together with four wheels on casters.
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