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Collapsible Bookstand, 17th–18th century, Hongmu (Chinese Rosewood) with brass mounts, the top rail ends carved as dragon he…
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Collapsible Bookstand

Maker unknown · 17th–18th century

Medium
Hongmu (Chinese Rosewood) with brass mounts, the top rail ends carved as dragon heads and scrolling clouds
Dimensions
18.8 x 18.9 in. (47.6 x 47.9 cm)
Accession
1991.94.1
Credit line
Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth in memory of his mother
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