Late Qing Dynasty The panelled top is set within a rectangular frame carved with continuous designs of sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls, the beaded, cusped aprons carved with intricate designs of blossoming peonies interspersed with geometric designs, all raised on elegant cabriole legs carved as descending Buddhist lions grasping the curved feet. 99cm (39in) long x 30cm (11 7/8in) high x 60cm (23 1/2in) deep.