A large sectional mother-of-pearl and leather inset hongmu export table
A large sectional mother-of-pearl and leather inset hongmu export table
19th century
The circular top inset with five burgundy leather panels, separated by curved wood sections inset with mother-of-pearl scrolling lotuses and gourds, all forming a design of cash, above an openwork apron carved with bamboo, the sectional base with folding legs above a separate round base, also with a design of bamboo. 96.5cm (18in) diam., 85cm (31.5in) high (3).
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A large sectional mother-of-pearl and leather inset hongmu export table
19th century
The circular top inset with five burgundy leather panels, separated by curved wood sections inset with mother-of-pearl scrolling lotuses and gourds, all forming a design of cash, above an openwork apron carved with bamboo, the sectional base with folding legs above a separate round base, also with a design of bamboo. 96.5cm (18in) diam., 85cm (31.5in) high (3).
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