Chinese Export Tripod Table

Chinese lacquer was widely imported to Europe and highly prized. This is a stunning example of Chinese export lacquer ware. It is a tilt top tripod table in the Regency lion paw feet and is c1830. The painting of the surface is superb with scenes of pleasure gardens and boats. The top is also in very good condition which is quite unusual as they generally are quite damaged with use. Chinese manufacturers by this point were emulating European design to make their product more desirable in West - an ironic twist in the adaptation of Chinese design by European manufacturers.

Dimensions: 70 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm