with a well-figured single board floating panel top with 'water-stopping' edge, of typical miter, mortise and tenon construction, set into a molded-edge frame stepped and tapering inward to a slender beaded edge, supported on the underside by three transverse stretchers, above a narrow recessed waist continuing to a scrolling and beaded apron delicately carved in low relief with flowering sprigs of prunus, all supported on four square-section cabriole legs issuing from fierce monster masks, with inside beaded edge, foliate motifs and terminating in paw feet

Collection of a prominent Boston family, acquired in the early 20th century.

There is some staining to the top, one leg has two consolidated breaks, there is very slight separation between the top panel and waist. The surface with expected wear, small nicks to edges, previous consolidation to the joinery, minor repairs and replacements (transverse stretchers), consistent with age and type. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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