Whoever is ready and willing to work, will have work; and the more he does, the more work will come to him. Work does not seek the idle man, but thrusts itself upon the industrious one.
Japanese Gaming Table
c.1870
Japanese inlaid teakwood circular table. Includes a inlay of geometric motifs including "rising sun" design. Raised on a cylindrical post with four scalloped braces at the top and circular, molded base. Old gilt edge to top. Obtained by Secretary Seward on trip around the world while in Japan.
