Table

Title

Table

Description

Low Japanese style dining table Rectangular shaped table top is made of heavy grained wood two thirds of one side shows the heavy grain finish in greenish beige stain with a clear lacquer. The other third which is divided by a wavy line has a black lacquer finish which has become brown where it fades. This section is cracked from one end to the other. There are four three inch square legs which are heavy grained and have a wider base. A curved apron runs between the legs at both sides and ends. It has a beaded edge. The finish has deteriorated and there are two dark squarish spots on the top indicating the light has faded the table surface around objects. The shinny black lacquer is marked and has a cup shaped spot that mars the center of the table. The table was used for traditional style Japanese Meals.

Identifier

1998.054.022

Collection