Ming Style Half Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Planters Date or Estimated Age: Contemporary

Date or Estimated Age: Contemporary reproduction in traditional style

Perfect over a sideboard or in a bathroom to reflect maximum light

This vintage painted Chinese trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province and dates from the late 19th century

create a piece that is both decorative and highly evocative of 19th-century domestic life

160 x 244cms approx

Ming Style Half Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Planters Date or Estimated Age: ContemporaryThis elegant antique Chinese half table is from Shanxi province and dates to the early part of the 19th century. This table is crafted from northern elm wood (yumu ) which has developed a beautiful patina over time. Originally the whole table was finished with burgundy lacquer which has worn away at the top and the higher points. The sophisticated brass hardware is original to the table and the squared shape is typical of many pieces dating to the