Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar Materials: Teak wood with later

Materials: Teak wood with later glass top

As each bowl is handmade

one of the most revered mythical creatures in Chinese culture

Materials: Solid teak with remnants of original painted finish

Bound with iron and brass this is an excellent example of what is now becoming rarer to find on our travels

Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar Materials: Teak wood with laterThis Qing dynasty antique Chinese clothes rail is from Shanxi province and is an excellent example of Qing dynasty domestic Chinese furniture. It is simple in design and of good proportions with carved dragons framing the top rail. As is often found with traditional Qing Chinese furniture it is coated with burgundy lacquer (also known as 'dragons blood' lacquer) which has worn away in places. It is constructred from Chinese northern elm wood (yumu). A