Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Carved Flying Dragon Center Table

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A magnificent antique Japanese powerfully carved center table with dragons from the Meiji period.

The growth of urban centers and … more A magnificent antique Japanese powerfully carved center table with dragons from the Meiji period.

The growth of urban centers and spread of wealth during the Meiji Restoration period in Japan ushered in an era that reveled in the aesthetic qualities of objects and actions in everyday life. This ornately carved figural table from the late 19th century / early 20th century demonstrates the level of pleasure and luxury pursued by the wealthy.

The mythical dragon-inspired shape echoes throughout the elaborately hand carved ebonized hardwood; with an unadorned inset polished circular rich rosewood colored top with attractive wood graining; scalloped border and edge with ornate running ornamentation between; rises over the profusely carved and stylized skirt with carvings of whimsical dragon mask and spread wings in high relief and open scrollwork; raised on four spoon carved scale like curved dragon tail cabriole legs, resting on scrolled feet

Circa 1880-1910 less