Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood 'Kang' or Opium Table of Scroll-end Design.

Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood 'kang' or opium table of scroll-end design.

Useful low reception-room or coffee table height Chinese carved hardwood table with pierced and carved bamboo design friezes and solid scroll ends with raised bamboo motif carving. The oblong inset panelled top with a bevelled edge .

Bamboo symbolic in Chinese culture ,being regarded as auspicious, as its properties of purity and virtue are valued and admired.

Heavy quality table of dense , figured Chinese hardwood or 'hongmu' timber , with a rich patina and colour. In excellent original condition with only minor historic minor stains to the top commensurate with age and use.

Strong and stable condition with no damage , breaks or repairs .

Has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 14"

W 38"

D 16.5"

China c. 1890

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.