A zitan and marble table stand 18th century

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A zitan and marble table stand
18th century
Two square marble plaques set in a zitan frame above slender cabriole legs carved with ruyi scrolls near the waist, all raised on base stretchers of conforming shape supported by short ruyi-shape feet. 60cm (23 3/4in) wide.