Second half 19th century. The rectangular case with deeply carved arch crest depicting opposing fighting dragons within cloud bands above the rectangular case, densely carved overall. With prunus, conifers, cranes, songbirds, and multiple dragons. The cabinet fitted with an arrangement of doors, drawers, and open shelves centering an arched footbridge. Valance and side panels with foliate pierce carved panels. The door panels, drawer fronts, and medial back panels each fitted with a gold lacquer plaque inlaid with ornately carved ivory chrysanthemums, peonies, iris, and other floral sprigs and sprays, in deep relief and of excellent quality. The whole on a carved base of opposing dragons centering a foo dog mask, all with inlaid abalone eyes. The whole raised on scrolled feet. [i][b]Special Note:[/b] This item contains or is made of ivory. [b]Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to[/b] our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object.” This information is located in the insert included with your catalog.[/i] SIZE: 82" h x 48" w x 20" d. PROVENANCE: The cabinet was originally part of the Christian Heurich, Jr. family collection of Washington, D.C. CONDITION: Generally very good with original surfaces. Most carved ivory elements in place with minimal and minor losses of some petals. 49421-46 WAG (3,000-5,000) IVORY