A Japanese (Ryuku) black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid centre table, Meiji period, late 19th century, the circular top decorated with a pair of cranes amidst peonies and pine trees, on a baluster pedestal and three shaped swept legs with conforming decoration. Height 74 cm, diameter 108 cm. Provenance: The country Trader, Paddington, Mr J. Smiley, Woollahra