A Serpentine Rosewood Gaming Table, China, 19th century

This gaming table is a relatively rare form and composed of all solid rosewood with beautiful dovetailing, and hand carving throughout. Note the cabinetry on the top apron of this table. The sides of the apron are all of the solid, as is the whole table, with hand-shaped panels applied to serpentine sides. It's a two-board top, and there is some shrinkage, evidencing its age. Of course, a strip can be added as filler. This table retains all four of its small "chip drawers".