Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood enhanced with delicate brass-bound corners

enhanced with delicate brass-bound corners and finely executed brass wire inlay

This antique brass puja bell dates to the 19th century and would have been used during Hindu worship in homes and temples across India

It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe

elongated form with a flaring mouth is a classic silhouette in Chinese ceramics

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood enhanced with delicate brass-bound cornersThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova