Can anyone tell me anything about this table?
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D on Oct 17, 2016It appears to be a Japanese or Chinese tea table. Many US soldiers shipped Japanese tea tables home after WWII.Helpful Reply
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Ss412471272 on Oct 17, 2016I think it is from Mexico. The carving is rather coarse and folk-artsy and more in line with Mexican art. I cannot identify the wood from the two photos. It might be too heavy to ship from Japan or China. It is a charming and certainly a conversation piece.Helpful Reply
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Lid on Oct 18, 2016I saw a lot of items like this when I was in Japan, they called it rosewood because of the color. It is definitely older, and yes a lot of soldiers past and present would buy them and ship them home (these items are incredibly expensive, all hand made). It's hard to tell for sure because when I try to zoom in there's a button to view similar covering most of the image, but any antique dealer/store would be able to give you more precise information on when and where it's from. Either way, it's beautiful!Helpful Reply
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Sue Kiene on Oct 18, 2016interetingHelpful Reply
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Johnchip on Oct 18, 2016Japanese Tea Table, likely post war vintage. Unless an unusual 'special' maker, prices go around $150-250.Helpful Reply
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Deanna Nassar on Oct 18, 2016I was going to say late 1800's early 1900's because of partly, similar to a small table my Grandmother had. Foot is similar to another table she had but her's didn't have carving. Antique dealer would be best place to ask. Maybe send pic to Antique Road Show. Needs some cleaning and maybe some Old English polish. WARNING DO NOT TAKE FIRST OFFER! Dealers are cheats when they know you are unsure what you have.Helpful Reply
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Coni Pierce Johnston on Oct 19, 2016This looks very much like a table we had that my father in law brought back from Japan during the War...early 40's. It was actually made of paper like substance with layers and layers of lacquer.Helpful Reply
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Wowhavs on Oct 22, 2016I would research it thoroughly, check with more than 1 antique dealer, send photo to experts in Japanese antique furniture. Until you know exactly what you have, don't touch it. You could destroy its value.Helpful Reply
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