Shanxi Carved Console bronzes Available as either portrait of

Available as either portrait of landscape frames

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When it was produced only the central doors would have been fitted

are based on the original solid framed

In some cases these would hold dozens of drawers

Shanxi Carved Console bronzes Available as either portrait ofShanxi, circa 1900 This very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pattern that was in vogue during the Qing dynasty and which gives the table an art deco feel. Both the front and back also have a central, decorative curved support, once in a bright red lacquer but now faded to subtler tones. The finish on the table is original, the black lacquer now worn particularly around