with three floating panels set into a square frame, above a waisted apron pierced with beaded ellipses centered by stylizied ruyi-form struts, supported on corner legs of square section joined by high square section arched stretchers, the legs terminating in hoof feet, the underside with three transverse stretchers

Collection of Raymond C. Wittmayer, acquired in China before 1949.

The legs have been cut down and the hoof feet formed with spliced-on fronts. The stretchers are flush-joined to the spandrels. There is slight shrinkage of the top panels and the joinery is a bit loose. The surface with expected wear from use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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