A Pair of Zitan and Mixed Hardwood Altar Tables. Photo Bonhams.

Each paneled top of miter, mortise and tenon construction above an apron and spandrels elaborately carved with dragons emerging from swirling clouds and contesting flaming jewels, the decoration repeated on the beaded supports tenoned into embellished slab feet, the interior of the supports enhanced with attached pierced key fret panels. 32 7/8 x 41 x 17 1/4in (83.4 x 140.1 x 40.4cm). Sold for US$ 413,000 (€303,275)

FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 -http://www.bonhams.com/