17-Inch Drum with Shaped Wood End Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Introduce a truly unique Asian accent into your home or office decor with this drum-shaped coffee/end table. The round table-top surface and the support legs are beautifully adorned with hand-inlaid Mother of Pearl. The top features "yang yuan xi shui, " or two water ducks who mate for life, as well as sprouting bamboo, while the supports display delicately rendered Mother of Pearl butterflies and circles. Hand-carved and composed of two complimentary shades of polished wood, the eight supports represent the eight trigrams of the Chinese "bagua, " the Buddhist Eight-fold path to enlightenment, and reinforce the concepts of unity and balance as depicted in the Chinese numeral eight. This original Chinese creation will add a touch of elegance to any room in your home or office. Measures 17 inches high x 17 inches in diameter. AsiaEXP brings you authentic, handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful product, but you are supporting the artisans and helping them to pursue their craft. This not only ensures the artistic development and financial stability of the talented individuals making these fine products, but also helps to preserve the rich cultural heritage of China. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.