Black Lacquer and Gilt-decorated Worktable, China, early 19th century, the shaped top hinged above a compartmented and fitted interior with pen trays, inkwells, spools, and a pincushion, and bag drawer below, all on pierced vasiform sides and carved feet joined by a flat shaped stretcher, overall decoration of figural scenes surrounded by foliate borders, ht. 29 in.

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