Qing Dynasty. Imperial poem is signed by Dong Gao (Chinese, 1740-1818). Deeply relief carved with rocky landscape, shrubs, pine trees, wutong tree, etc. Includes hard stone figures. The stand is carved with a dragon face and scrolling foliate design. Wood is tightly grained with reddish-brown color. Ht. 16" W 20" D 7". A prominent New York family; thence by descent.