Handmade 30" Chinese Black Lacquer Coffee Table With Mother of Pearl & Jade - Four Beauties Design

Add a sumptuous touch of Oriental design to your decor with this stunning handcrafted black lacquer coffee table with jade stonework and Mother of Pearl inlay. The women playing musical instruments in the center of this outstanding creation are reminiscent of the Chinese "Si da mei ren," or four beauties of China, actual historical figures who exerted great influence over kings and emperors. They are exquisitely rendered in intricately hand-carved and raised jade and Qingtian stonework, as are the leaves of the tree above them. Faces and musical instruments are hand-carved from bone. The white petals which border the top are an intricate floral pattern of ivy and plumb blossoms, created from delicately hand-inlaid Mother of Pearl, and they alternate with hand-painted, gold "mudanhua" or tree peonies, the national flower of China. Additional delicately hand-painted mudanhua grace the table's gently waving and expertly hand-carved skirt and subtly curved legs. Multiple applications of lacquer provide the lustrous black base coat. An enchanting piece, this beautiful coffee table is sure to be a treasured possession for years to come. Measures 18 inches high x 30 inches in diameter. AsiaEXP brings you authentic, handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful product, but you are supporting the artisans and helping them to pursue their craft. This not only ensures the artistic development and financial stability of the talented individuals making these fine products, but also helps to preserve the rich cultural heritage of China. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Gorgeous piece features a traditional scene on the large central doors of women playing music

• The women are exquisitely rendered in hand-carved and raised jade and Qingtian stonework

• The white petals are created from delicately inlaid mother of pearl

• Delicately hand-painted mudanhua grace the table's gently waving hand-carved skirt and curved legs

• 30 in. L x 30 in. W x 18 in. H