A Sri Lankan coromandel wood and rosewood tripod table
Late 18th century
On three lion-paw feet, tilting scalloped top.
H. 74 x Diam. 74 cm
Although made for the Dutch on Ceylon, this tripod table clearly shows the influence of 18th century English designs for tea tables with a scalloped top and carved edges, made to tilt.
On three lion-paw feet, tilting scalloped top.
H. 74 x Diam. 74 cm
Although made for the Dutch on Ceylon, this tripod table clearly shows the influence of 18th century English designs for tea tables with a scalloped top and carved edges, made to tilt.
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