Description

Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved �hongmu� and �mother-of-pearl� inlaid barrel or drum-shaped table .
Finely-made Chinese nacre-shell inlaid carved hardwood table of drum form with inset circular rouge marble top . The open-work carved and shaped sides of cross-over form with a central �tied knot� or boss. The curved and shaped barrel sides with profuse and skilfully inlaid �mother-of-pearl� shell decoration.
The top edge inlaid with �mother-of-pearl� shell stud decoration . The inset top of a well-selected pink variegated rouge marble.
Raised on small ogee-section shaped feet .
In excellent original condition with no damage or losses to the inlay . Has achieved a rich consistent patination and colour .
*NB . A identical table sold Christie�s London 01/04/2014 Sale No. 5251 Lot No. 110 �4250 .
H 21 �
W 20�
W 20�
China c.1880
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