White Painted Flower Stand Period - Early 19th Century Finely constructed from cast and

Finely constructed from cast and carved bronze with gilding (gold plating) over red lacquer undercoats

parquetry inlay with brass mounts - 19thC Would make a great coffee table

The front is pear wood and the sides are kiri wood

The snake wrapped around his big round belly is clearly recognizable

The box separates from the stand and the lid removes to reveal an interior with a rust red colour

White Painted Flower Stand Period - Early 19th Century Finely constructed from cast andThis white painted table is a versatile piece and can be used as a side table, lamp stand or flower stand. Based on a traditional Chinese design, this style of table is often called a flower stand. As the name suggests, these tables were used with vases of flowers and were originally made in pairs.