C18th Chinese Huanghuali Rectangular ‘Kang’ Table of Earlier Ming Period Design.

C18th Chinese huanghuali rectangular low ‘Kang’ table of earlier Ming period design.

Uncomplicated and sophisticated design Chinese Qing period low Kang table raised on square-section supports with subtly carved hoof feet. The well-figured waisted top with an inset ‘floating panel’ with a mitred corner frame and cleated peg construction.

The edges of the shaped frieze frame of the table with gently-moulded or beaded edges . The underside with a central lateral stretcher support , with shadow marks from two lacking bars .

Superb quality well-chosen, dense grade of timber .

In excellent original condition with a rich original colour ,patina and surface .Minor shrinkage crack to the panelled top , minor aged-related crack to frame above one leg .

Provenance: private collection of an Oxfordshire countryhouse.

H 15”

W 34”

D 17”

China c.1750

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