A huanghuali altar table


19th/20th centuryThe rectangular top with inset rebated 'floating' panel, the roll-over ends with end panels carved in relief with archaistic scroll detail and terminating in carved and pierced dragon heads, the removable apron sections carved and pierced with opposing archaistic dragons flanking a flaming pearl of immortality, the rectangular-section supports with upper carved panel of a floral sprig, the moulded edges terminating in a carved ruyi motif, joined by twin stretchers framed by fish-belly panelling.84cm high, 117cm wide, 40.5cm deep.