A LARGE AND RARE THREE PARTS 'PAGODA BACK' CEREMONIAL ALTER TABLE Vietnam c.1900 of rectangular shape, the raised architectural back carved with a row of openwork pagodas, fitted with an arrangement of short drawers and compartments, supported on a solid panel top and a carved frieze with bands of diaper, scrolling leaves and lappets on figural legs carved with mythical characters and coiled dragons, on bold paw feet Size. 200x190cm Provenance: Private collection from the southwest of France. ***PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST. STEPHEN'S GREEN. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION***

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