Description
Chinese lacquered wooden kang or low table with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay. Of rectangular form, decorated with depictions of beauties gathered in a lush garden as suitors approach, walking over an arched bridge across a shallow pond shadowed by willow trees. Featuring a pierced inset apron and the skirt decorated with birds perched throughout foliate forms. Atop scrolled feet. With an iron-red Hengtai lacquerware inscription along the underside.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 8 in x width: 24 3/4 in x depth: 14 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 8 in x width: 24 3/4 in x depth: 14 1/2 in.
Condition
The table is structurally sound and stable. Separation to the joints throughout. Along the underside of the table, there are large cracks, areas of flaking, and corresponding large losses to the wood. There are small to large-sized chips along high points as well as the extreme edges. There are scattered large losses to the inlay and areas of peeling to the lacquer, especially along the lower left quadrant of the lacquer. There are splits to the wood forming along the legs, feet, and skirt. To the feet, there are small to moderate chips and losses. Light scuffs and scratches throughout.
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Chinese Lacquered MoP Inlay Kang Low Table
Estimate $800-$1,600
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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