Lacquer Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - Late 19thC Material - Kiri Wood the smell of camphor discouraged

the smell of camphor discouraged moths and other insects making these chests perfect for storage of silks

foliate detailing

This Bastar tribal oil lamp of Panchdipa Lakshmi

The frame is cryptomeria wood

This gilt black lacquer Chinese tea caddy was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty

Lacquer Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - Late 19thC Material - Kiri Wood the smell of camphor discouragedThis black painted elm Chinese kang table is from Shanxi province and dates from the mid 19th century. The original black lacquer & painting still remains and there's a handy drawer in the front. These make great tables for the end of a bed or in front of a T. V or stereo system used behind a sofa or as a coffee table.