Description: Chinese hardwood games table, envelope form, consisting of a heavily carved swivel top depicting dragons amongst ruyi clouds. Each side with one functional drawer having foliate and cherry blossom carving above a dragon and foliate carved frieze. All over curved and heavily carved foliate and ruyi cloud legs with dragon mask carved knees. The carved top opens to reveal a lacquered gaming surface. 32 3/4" H X 23 3/4" W X 24" D (unopened top). 33 3/4" W x 34" D (with top fully extended). Late 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)