Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian Both cabinets were originally lacquered

Both cabinets were originally lacquered and have been stripped in accordance with trends of the 20th century

We have never encountered a piece like this in 40 years of dealing in Tibetan antique furniture

The panels depict the Offerings of the Five Senses blossoming from the lotus flowers

a raised stone platform in wealthy Chinese homes used as a bed

Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian Both cabinets were originally lacqueredThis antique Chinese wine table dates to the 19th century and is from the provincial area of Shanxi province. It is rustic and would fit perfectly in a farmhouse. It's constructed from northern elm wood (yumu). Wine tables are perfect for use as lamp tables in a modern home. The style has existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the