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Lot 6038
A Chinese Finely Carved Hardwood Trestle Leg Altar Table
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, rosewood, rectangular top with an inset panel top, down-ward scrolled ends with pierced carved intertwined panel and faux-bamboo scroll-work, the top edge with repeating faux bamboo carving, pierced caved grapevine skirt, pierced and relief carved faux-bamboo legs with quatrefoil faux-bamboo stretcher panel, shaped stylized scroll feet, decorated to all sides.

40 x 48 x 16 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some shrinkage to the top panel; some sun fading and discoloration to the top surface; one scroll end with break and repair; remnants of old period paper labels to underside.