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Antique carved hardwood circular side table with rosewood top, Myanmar

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique carved hardwood circular side table with rosewood top, Myanmar
Burmese, 19th Century
Height 69cm, diameter 62cm

This heavily-carved circular side table was crafted in the 19th Century in Burma (modern-day Myanmar). Myanmar is associated with the production of fine, highly-intricate wood carvings, which were often inspired by Buddhism, or pre-Buddhist Animist beliefs.

The hardwood table features a circular top, with a polished rosewood inlaid centre. This is encircled by a profusion of low-relief carvings, depicting monkeys, elephants and birds, surrounded by foliage, hills and Myanmar architecture. This band of carved ornament is ringed by a raised, pierced gallery. A curvy-edged skirt runs along the top of the table, and is deeply carved with scrolling foliage.

A baluster-shaped stem supports the table top. This has a leafy top, and foliate carved stem, with a fluted base. The stem is set on three legs with scrolled feet, which are decorated with three-dimensional carvings of wild cats and baboons.

This table is a truly exquisite piece of Myanmar wood carving, which will add real character to an interior.

More Information

Origin:	Myanmar (Burma)
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hardwood.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15430
Incollect Reference #:	409834

Dimensions

H.	27.17 in;	Diam.	24.41 in;
H.	69 cm;	Diam.	62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.