Black Lacquer Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Constructed from Teak they were

Constructed from Teak they were made to order by skilled local carpenters

Officials Hat Chair Armchairs - Elm Circa 1820 - with very nice original patina

the interior is all original and you can see where the shelves have been moved during its long life

There are 2 shelves inside and a hidden compartment below the base inside

93 x 42 x 130 cm (wxdxh)

Black Lacquer Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Constructed from Teak they wereThis finely carved kang table originates from Shanxi province in Northern China and dates from the mid 19th century. Built from northern elm (yumu ) and finished in black lacquer, it would have been placed on or beside the kang, the raised brick platform that formed the centre of domestic life in northern homes. Families used low tables like this for tea, reading, writing and displaying valued objects. The substantial form and detailed carving relate