Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Period - Early 20th Century Nandi—the sacred bull and devoted

Nandi—the sacred bull and devoted mount of Lord Shiva—is one of the most widely revered symbols in Hindu culture

150 or 180 cm

18 x 18 x 6 (wxdxh cms)

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

Isho dansu were made flexible use within traditional Japanese homes with storage for clothes and bedding in mind

Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Period - Early 20th Century Nandi—the sacred bull and devotedThis Chinese flower stand is made from walnut and dates from the 19thC. Although most Chinese flower stands are from Jiangsu, this piece unusually is from Shanxi province further north. Also, uncommonly, it is also made from walnut wood which was originally lacquered. The lacquer has long since worn away. This particular piece has handy shelf with spindles. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these make