Chinese Ming Style Console Table Famille-Rose Porcelain it is decorated in delicate

it is decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer and made in the typical form with brass swan neck handles

a small area of the pith has historic damage which can be seen to the right of the subject

There is a rich patina from years of daily use which we have preserved

An old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy from Rajasthan with traces of original paint - The Nandi Bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva

160 x 244cms approx

Chinese Ming Style Console Table Famille-Rose Porcelain it is decorated in delicateThis wonderful Chinese table takes inspiration from the Ming dynasty, the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship. Decorated giant arm braces, classic hoof feet and concealed storage drawers. It is made from Manchurian walnut, also known as monkey nut. This piece pays homage to classic the Chinese altar table and is perfectly suited to a hallway. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above