1990s Chinese Miniature Tea Table With Mother-of-Pearl Fish Inlay

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Dating to the 1990s, this Chinese-style miniature tea table is made from Burmese padauk and decorated with mother-of-pearl fish and … Read more Dating to the 1990s, this Chinese-style miniature tea table is made from Burmese padauk and decorated with mother-of-pearl fish and botanical inlay. The iridescent shell contrasts with the warm reddish-brown wood, while geometric openwork sides and short legs give the piece a distinctive architectural profile.

The fish motif expresses the traditional Chinese wish “年年有余”—abundance year after year. The Chinese word for fish sounds like the word for surplus, making the design a symbol of prosperity and lasting plenty.

At just 5.51" high, this is a compact tabletop stand rather than a full-size coffee table. It provides an attractive raised surface for displaying teaware or small decorative objects.

Dimensions: approximately 15.75" W × 8.66" D × 5.51" H (40 × 22 × 14 cm).

Includes one miniature tea table. The wood surface shows visible wear and variations in the finish consistent with age and use. Please review the photographs for details of the surface, inlay, and frame.

Dust with a soft cloth and dry promptly after contact with moisture. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and direct contact with hot vessels. See less