104.2×24.8×22. 8 cm （41×9 3/4×9 in）

This narrow，rectangular k'ang table is sturdily constructed with a thick，single-board top that has everted flanges and a deep apron. A feeling of solidity is created by its resemblance to a full-size，recessed-leg altar table，whose design it follows. The framed ends，with pierced panels of ling-chih ：（fungus）design （fig. a），give added strength to the form.
The low height and stable construction suggest that this table could serve equally well as a footstool. However，while few extant examples of similar footstools exist，there are surviving narrow k'ang tables of varying heights，lengths，and styles. The Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture has a three-drawer k'ang table of similar dimensions （Bartholomew I992，p. 43，fig. 15）and the Dr. S. Y. Yip collection has a plank-top k'ang table of related form （Bruce 1991，p.9o，no. 32）. Wang Shixiang illustrates two slightly higher k'ang tables from the Summer Palace （Wang Shixiang 1986，PP. 120-21，pls. 68 and 69），as well as others from private collections （Wang Shixiang 1986，PP. 122-24，pls. 7o and 71）.
—Robert H. Ellsworth （Chinese Funiture：The Hung Collection）

Price estimate:
HKD：600,000-1,000,000
USD：77,200-128,700

Auction Result:
HKD: 1,770,000