What materials make up these tables?

The listings show a range of materials including solid hardwoods, rosewood, elm, brass and bronze alongside lacquered finishes. Inlays of bone and mother of pearl frequently appear on the wooden surfaces.

How do I identify a Meiji period piece?

Meiji period items correspond to Japanese manufacturing dates between 1868 and 1912. They often incorporate bronze, carved details or specialised lacquer techniques characteristic of that era.

What is an opium table used for?

An opium table is a low-standing surface historically designed for domestic use at floor level. Today these low tables function as coffee tables or display stands in modern interiors.

Where were these tables made?

Origin locations span China, Japan and India with specific regional styles such as Kashmiri painting and Anglo-Indian bone inlay. European interpretations like Chinoiserie and Japanned furniture also appear across the selection.