A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD & MARBLE TOP PLANTER / STAND, the top inset with marble, the surrounding edge inlaid profusely with carved mother of pearl to depict scenes of animals and flora, the sides further inlaid, the carved and pierced frieze depicting cherry blossom and again inlaid with M.O.P, stood on four carved claw and ball feet with carved lion dog head tops, the central section with a second tier, 84.5cm high x 62cm wide.