Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Chest Elegant in form and practical

Elegant in form and practical in scale

where simple forms are enriched with symbolic motifs and finely textured surfaces

These windows gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building

Rajasthani stone masons usually trained as unpaid apprentices from the age of 10

boot room or beneath a row of windows

Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Chest Elegant in form and practicalThis Chinese flower stand is made from walnut and dates from the 19thC. Although most Chinese flower stands are from Jiangsu, this piece unusually is from Shanxi province further north. Also, uncommonly, it is also made from walnut wood which was originally lacquered. The lacquer has long since worn away. This particular piece has handy shelf with spindles. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these make