Description

Pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood marble-topped tables or bowl-stands .
Superbly carved matching pair of Chinese hardwood or rosewood tables with inset rouge / pink marble panel tops . The pierced and carved friezes with prunus blossom decoration, raised on 4 shaped and carved supports with stylised mythical beast mask-head decoration and dragon�s claw feet holding a ball or pearl .
The lobed circular tops of shaped outline with carved beaded edges , the legs and base joined by quadruple convex shaped stretchers .
In excellent original condition with no damage, losses , repairs or breaks . The inset marble tops with no cracks, chips or repairs .
Rich consistent colour and patina to the heavy quality dense hardwood. Have been cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready to use .
Highly practical pair of tables for use as reception/ drinks tables , or as bowl or vases stands .
*NB. A identical pair of stands sold Christie�s, London 25/01/2011 Sale No. 5045 Lot No. 358 �2000
H 18�
D 20�
W 20�
China c. 1890
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