19th century, believed to be carved from pear wood, of demilune form, the top board is crescent shape and framed on three sides as is typical in Chinese joinery, the surface is relief carved allover with floral and avian forms, supported by four legs which terminate in whorl feet above suppressed balls.

33.25 x 56 x 15 in.

Sale of Peter Ferguson collection Dec. 3, 2000. Ferguson went to China as a missionary and collected the artifacts being sold by his grandson, John Ferguson.

Minor chips; break and repair at frieze.

$500 - 1,000