Late 20th Century Large Hand-Carved Chinese Dragon Altar Shrine Cabinet With Temple Roof

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Large Chinese altar shrine cabinet with extensive carved dragon decoration, architectural temple-style roof, pierced fretwork, drawers, brass-tone hardware, and a … Read more Large Chinese altar shrine cabinet with extensive carved dragon decoration, architectural temple-style roof, pierced fretwork, drawers, brass-tone hardware, and a central panel featuring the Chinese Fu symbol for good fortune.
The piece has a dramatic red and black finish and substantial carved detailing throughout, including dragon-form columns and decorative roof elements.
This is an older piece showing considerable age-related wear. There are multiple cracks and splits in the wood, likely from natural drying and movement over time. There are also scattered chips, losses to carved elements, surface wear, scratches, finish loss, and other imperfections consistent with age and use. Several holes have been made in the wood at some point in the past.One small decorative wood element is missing on one side; please see photos for detail.
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Approximate dimensions:
Height: 88 in
Width: 60 in
Depth: 21 in
Large, heavy statement piece suitable for an interior, restaurant, retail space, collection, or decorative architectural setting. See less