Finely carved Chinese elmwood bench, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880 coffer as the French say

as the French say

45" x 16 1/2"

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Finely carved Chinese elmwood bench, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880 coffer as the French sayA finely carved Chinese elmwood bench from the late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880. The pierced back features roundels with auspicious animals and floral panels within foliate scrollwork, all crisply rendered in warm toned elm. The restrained form contrasts with the lively detail, offering both elegance and presence. Dimensions: Height 33. 5 Width 52. 5 Depth 16