A Chinese Cinnabar Room Divider With Precious Stone Inlay, 1950s-1970s - Aug 12, 2023 | Oakridge Auction Gallery In Va
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A Chinese cinnabar room divider with precious stone inlay, 1950s-1970s

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A Chinese cinnabar room divider with precious stone inlay, 1950s-1970s
A Chinese cinnabar room divider with precious stone inlay, 1950s-1970s
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Description
A Chinese cinnabar room divider with precious stone inlay

1950s-1970s

Comprised of six wooden-frame panels, each with three tiers of inlaid animals and nature scenes on cinnabar. Each tier encased with glass.

H: 77 5/8, W: 17 1/2 in.

H: 197.17, W: 44.45 cm. (each panel)

Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.

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Condition
One with crack to cinnabar. Minor stone cracks and natural inclusions throughout. One panel with loss of one glass pane. Overall good condition.
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A Chinese cinnabar room divider with precious stone inlay, 1950s-1970s

Estimate $100 - $200
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Starting Price $100
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