China around 1800: planter or altar with very large offerings in the shape of "Chanab"

China around 1800: planter or altar with very large offerings in the shape of "chanab" in lacquer, gilded and polychrome wood made in china and used mainly in south-east asia and in particular in singapore by the peranakan ethnic group, called also baba-nyonya. In the shape of a ship with a very careful finish and great precision in the sculptures. Lacquered panels in relief with animated paintings in cartridges as well as flowery landscapes. Masterpiece of asian art made in two separable bodies supported by sculpted and gilded fantastic animals. Feet in six sculptures in total of very beautiful dimensions. H 112 X w 215 X d 102.

Ref. : 82EUTKVX