Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Stone & Marble Although the art of Persian

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Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Stone & Marble Although the art of PersianThis unusual Chinese side table with a cracked ice design dates from the 19th century and is from Jiangsu. It is constructed from a cypress frame & red elm (zelkova) top. Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and a more aesthetically pleasant grain. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. As well as a wonderful patina, this piece has a cracked ice shelf at the