Description

Fine quality rare late C19th Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood Scholar's table or stand in hongmu.
For use on a larger scholar's as a small table for placements of scholar's items and precious objects , such as an ink-stone , brush pot, wrist-rest, items of jade etc.. The objects were in a sense the luxury items of their time , but rather than wealth they represented the physical embodiment of the scholars intellectual curiosity and aesthetic taste.
The rectangular low stand or table with a 'floating' panel top and with inset panelled ends . The open-work frieze with ruyi motif carvings (symbolic of good fortune) and 'endless knot' style frets to the corners. Of free-standing form , raised upon square legs with a shaped foot .
In excellent original condition, has been cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
H 7"
W 18"
D 12"
China c.1880
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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