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Fri, May 5, 2023 01:00AM EDT
Lot 173

Monumental Carved Serpentine Dragon Ship

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A massive, elaborately carved serpentine three-masted ship with a hull in the form of twin dragons, 8' tall as offered with the stand and table on which it was found. Numerous moving/ removable pieces. Chinese, 20th c.

The boat itself measures 55" x 63" x 10", as displayed the total measurement is 96" x 63" x 16" including stand and table.

Condition

Our observation revealed a few small issues: one chip to the underside of the bow and two small losses to the pierced fretwork adorning the rails of the decks.