A Huanghuali rectangular table stand, 19th/20th century in the form of a miniature recessed-leg long table, Qiaotouan, the single panel flat top with moulded edge, supported on trestles, the square legs with beaded edges and raised double beading to the centre, joined by moulded humped shoe feet framing beaded edge openwork panels carved with dragons among clouds, the straight apron with beaded edge terminating in ruyi -scroll spandrels, 12.5 cm high, 40 cm long, 20 cm deep. Provenance, Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, circa 1993
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Huanghuali Wood - Huanghuali is the most sought-after timber used in the construction of Chinese furniture because of its fine colour and grain.
During Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the best furniture was made from huanghuali wood.
It is a member of the rosewood family and over time the surface mellows to a yellowish brown tone with the exposure to light.
In recent years, furniture made from huanghuali wood has increased exponentially in value.
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