The back and side rails are gently curved framing openwork panel carved with 'wanzi' lattice work and gilded details. All above a reticulated waist, the apron distinguished by the carved confronting chilong dragons. All supported on inward-curved legs terminating in reticulated upturned feet. Measure 125x72x97 cm.
The Danish Diplomat and Counsul General for Denmark, Ove Christian Lunn (1873-1935), Lunn had a long diplomatic career and was posted 1910-1918 in Oslo, 1918-1924 in San Fransisco, 1924-28 in Melbourne, 1928-1935 in Shanghai. These items were aquired when posted in Shanghai, thence by descent within the family.