Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood ‘Hongmu’ Low Jardiniere Stand or Occasional Table with Inset Variegated Rouge Marble Top.

Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood ‘hongmu’ low jardiniere stand or occasional table with an inset variegated rouge marble top.

Well carved low stand with a carved and lobed edge top , having a carved trailing flower-head border surrounding a rouge marble panel top . Raised on shaped carved legs with zoomorphic mask detail and carved dragon’s claw feet . The carved and pierced heavily carved friezes with prunus blossom detail. The base joined by shaped stretchers providing both strength and stability.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour, dark patina to the dense , heavy quality hardwood. The well-figured variegated marble top with no cracks , damage or repairs.

An exotic carved Chinese table of practical scale and proportions , which could be utilised in numerous settings. Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops ready for the home.

H 18”

W 18”

D 18”

China c.1890

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