Can anyone tell me anything about this table?
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Sharon
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It appears to be hand carved. The four legs have specific slots. The bird on the top I assume maybe a phoenix for a pheasant or a peacock.
8 answers
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It appears to be a Japanese or Chinese tea table. Many US soldiers shipped Japanese tea tables home after WWII.
D
on Oct 17, 2016
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I 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.
Ss412471272
on Oct 17, 2016
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I 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!
Lid
on Oct 18, 2016
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intereting
Sue Kiene
on Oct 18, 2016
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Japanese Tea Table, likely post war vintage. Unless an unusual 'special' maker, prices go around $150-250.
Johnchip
on Oct 18, 2016
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I 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.
Deanna Nassar
on Oct 18, 2016
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This 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.
Coni Pierce Johnston
on Oct 19, 2016
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I 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.
Wowhavs
on Oct 22, 2016
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