Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - Ca 1930's Coat Hooks The ivy kamon on the

The ivy kamon on the central locking bar called tsuta kamon is most often associated with the Matsunaga clan

it brings architectural character and a sense of history to both contemporary and traditional interiors

Now fitted with a modern mirror plate

This Japanese Isho-Dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture

but it shows the traditional art of beautiful jewelry making is still very much alive in India

Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - Ca 1930's Coat Hooks The ivy kamon on theThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 1930's and is made from a mix of huali (rosewood) and cypress (baimu). The majority of this piece is cypress wood with the central floating panel constructed from huali (rosewood) It has stylized bats carved into the side, a symbol of good luck in China. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. They were often used as scholars tables for taking notes and transcripts at local