A CHINESE CARVED WOOD STAND Qing Dynasty, 18th Century 清十八世紀 龍趕珠紋木座 The circular flange carved and pierced to the centre to depict a four-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl amongst swirling clouds, enclosed by a border of petal lappets around the rim, the stand carved with five bats amidst ruyi-shaped clouds, the interior approx. 13.6cm diameter (2) - PROVENANCE: Property of a French Private Collection formed in Hong Kong during the 1960’s-1980’s