Flower Stand With Shelf From Jiangsu -19th Century Cotton and those with a gift

and those with a gift for creating beauty

Features: Hand-carved tiger form

This shelf also comes with cup hooks

These chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries

Paraths were used as mixing bowls for making chapatti and paratha

Flower Stand With Shelf From Jiangsu -19th Century Cotton and those with a giftThis elegant 19th century Chinese flower stand from Jiangsu province is made from beautiful red elm (jumu), a highly prized hardwood known for its rich tone and expressive grain. The square top with mitred frame showcases the dramatic flowing pattern of the elm, while the open frame beneath supports a useful lower shelf. Pieces like this were traditionally used to display porcelain vases, scholars objects, or flowering plants within the home. The