This wooden engraved and carved side table from Italy depicts the winged lion of Saint Mark. A traditional icon the winged lion is the symbol of the city of Venice. The table-top has an engraved winged lion at the centre holding a tablet with the words "Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus", which means Peace unto you, Mark, my Evangelist. Four passant lions standing on one leg arch gracefully to form the legs of the table.