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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;15Stiftgasse, post: 9429140, member: 12382&quot;]Firstly, I&#039;d like to thank you all for your generous comments.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve had a closer look at the table and agree with Any Jewelry that the decoration is probably lacquer applied over a carved or moulded surface. There is no &#039;graining&#039; to be seen using a 10x loupe. Also the decoration seems to lack the &#039;crispness&#039; that I&#039;ve seen on other - usually smaller - items, like some cinnabar vases. However, as the table has no broken or missing decoration, it is not easy for me to determine what lies under the lacquer surface. </p><p>Further to the comments from wl whittier, I&#039;ve checked for any sign of a signature or mark, but without success. The underside of the table, which has a coating of black lacquer over the wood carcase, bears only a scribbled chalk name of possibly a previous owner. The table itself seems to be relatively light, whilst it&#039;s construction seems to be relatively crude when compared to the ornate decoration.</p><p><br /></p><p>As regards cleaning, I&#039;ll initially try using an old used toothbrush, though it&#039;s probably going to take some time (and patience!). For safety I&#039;ll be doing this outside, and use a mask just to be extra sure!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you all once again for taking the time to reply.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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