MALACHITE TABLE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Main portion is pedestal shaped. Leg has very elaborate baluster portion with acanthus leaves resting in a triangular section with three goats heads. This in turn is supported by three sphinxes resting on a triangular base supported by three lion’s claws.

Object name:

MALACHITE TABLE

Made from:

Ormolu -- malachite

Made in:

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Date made:

mid 19th Century

Size:

H. 29 3/4 × Diam. 21 in. (75.6 × 53.3 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

32.21

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973