Bidspirit auction | Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Taboret

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Taboret Marble Top - Fine antique Chinese hand-carved hardwood (probably rosewood or hongmu) taboret (low stool/stand) dating to the late 19th or early 20th century during the late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period. Square top frame features mitered corners housing a variegated flush-inset rogue marble slab with pink, cream and reddish-brown veining. Waist drops into pierced foliate and floral skirt. Legs anchored by dragon faces at shoulders that terminate in ball and claw feet. Lower frame has box stretcher for added stability. Mortise-and-tenon joinery throughout. Very good condition. Exhibits minor joint separations at mitered corners due to natural expansion and atmospheric shrinkage over time, which does not affect structural integrity. Measures approx. 11” H x 9” W x 9” D. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.