Name/Title

Table

Entry/Object ID

2024.1177.1

Description

Carved Japanese hardwood occasional table, last quarter 19th century. Circular top carved in a low relief with a narrow band of iris stalks and edged with a beaded trim above a narrow frieze along apron carved in high and pierced relief with leafy iris scrolls. The top is supported on a central pedestal carved with acanthus leaves and splaying out at the base into four dragon head and feet whose eyes are inlaid in mother of pearl and ivory. The table is topped with glass.

Collection

Furniture

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1875 - circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Material

Wood, Glass

Color

Brown