A HONGMU ICE CHEST
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The cover formed by two hongmu panels fitted flush with one carved in openwork with two cash emblems, the square ice chest with flared sides fitted with a pewter rim and two pairs of brass handles between brass bands, raised on a nanmu stand of conforming shape with narrow waist and plain, beaded aprons supported on thick, beaded cabriole legs joined by stretchers
29 in. (73.6 cm.) high, 22 ½ in (57.2 cm.) wide, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) deep
A HONGMU ICE CHEST
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The cover formed by two hongmu panels fitted flush with one carved in openwork with two cash emblems, the square ice chest with flared sides fitted with a pewter rim and two pairs of brass handles between brass bands, raised on a nanmu stand of conforming shape with narrow waist and plain, beaded aprons supported on thick, beaded cabriole legs joined by stretchers
29 in. (73.6 cm.) high, 22 ½ in (57.2 cm.) wide, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) deep