Deux tables en bois mouluré et sculpté Chine, fin de la dynastie Qing

les plateaux en émaux cloisonnés, chacun à décor d'un oiseau perché sur une branche fleurie sur fond de semis géométrique bleu turquoise (2)

The plaque with the blue bird is in overall good condition with some small scattered pitting and small areas of loss. There is a 3x2 cm bruise at 10 o'clock and another smaller one (circa 1cm large) at 9 o'clock. The plaque with the white bird has two areas of losses 2x1cm to two of the biggest green leaves and a smaller area of loss to two of the smaller green leaves, some scattered pitting but otherwise good overall condition. The rosewood tables are in overall good condition, ready for display. Expected marks and stains throughout, as well as few shrinkage cracks, due to age and use.
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