J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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Past Exhibition

Chinese Art from the Scholar’s Studio

March 13 - April 11, 2015

50.
A LARGE NANMU TABLE STAND

18th Century

the well figured platform top of elongated octagonal form with beaded rim, raised on box-frame supports with boldly indented corners and thick beading around oblong openings all around the sides, the base elevated on very shallow small feet.

23 58 x 3 38 x 14 12 inches (60 x 8.5 x 37 cm)

The distinctive form of this rare and impressive stand draws inspiration from the style of preaching dais used by Buddhist teachers in antiquity.

十八世紀    楠木八方矮几    60 x 8.5 x 37 厘米