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Round, black top with central Oriental scene surrounded by elaborate border of foliage, birds, and insects. Top rests on birdcage mechanism. Turned pedestal and flat tripod base both with gilded flower and insect motif. Ball and paw feet.
tilt-top tables
tables (support furniture)
gilding
lacquering
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
insect
Lacquered
Foliage
Bird
Insect
Birdcage
Gilded
TABLE
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
China
31 x 36 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.317
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