Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Occasional Tables It is a 19thC piece

It is a 19thC piece with later inlay work

making this an evocative and highly decorative piece

used for day to day dining and also for displaying leisure paraphernalia such as opium or writing equipment

Very few of the most outstanding works like this cabinet remained in Japan as they were mostly exported

93 x 42 x 130 cm (wxdxh)

Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Occasional Tables It is a 19thC pieceThis kang table is from Shanxi province and dates from the late 19th century. Kang tables were used on either side of the kang, a raised stone platform in wealthy Chinese homes used as a bed. Traditionally the kang was heated in winter. The original red lacquer & paintwork still remains and it has beautiful floral carvings These make great tables for the end of a bed or for a small T. V or stereo system. With three useful drawers in the front to stow