Ming dynasty elements Of elaborate construction consisting of an intricately reticulated inset waist of contending dragons between bamboo inspired corner brackets above complicated archaistic zoomorphic scroll separating beast head legs and inwardly curved feet, the very sun struck wood displaying traces of the former characteristic hardwood whorl. 20 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 13 1/4in (52.6 x 52.6 x 33.6cm)