Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian The panels depict the Offerings

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

parquetry inlay with brass mounts - 19thC Would make a great coffee table

Weight: 40g

Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter

Stoutly constructed from an old Indian window frame with architectural carvings in a Mughal style

Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian The panels depict the OfferingsThis 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