late Qing dynasty, variegated marble inset top over a well-carved figured hardwood frame with flat backside, dragon-carved front legs, pierced skirts with figures on clouds, 17 x 54 x 28 in.; together with four ball and claw foot carved legs (detached), 32 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North CarolinaNote:

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reduced in height (legs present but detached), minor chips at marble, typical shrinkage cracks with infill, surface wear and abrasions