Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler with subtle tones of light

with subtle tones of light blue

Great as fruit bowls

the chairs have a beautifully balanced look about them

Kang cabinets were used to hold all sorts of general household items

while the large brass door hardware gives an unmistakeable oriental feel

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler with subtle tones of lightShanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once have been used as an altar table, most likely in a temple in Shanxi province where it was sourced from, with incense and offerings placed on its surface. It is still in its original proportions, with a wide, deep top surface. The front incorporates a full width drawer over two smaller drawers, the front of