Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Jichimu three upper drawers

three upper drawers

A charming example of a traditional Mongolian side cabinet

with silver-coloured sealing marks on rim

lustrous patina—built up over years of handling—gives the piece a tactile quality and quiet authenticity

or as a rustic centrepiece—while remaining entirely functional

Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Jichimu three upper drawersThis pretty antique coffer table from Shanxi province has its original carving and is in excellent condition. It is constructed from northern elm wood ( yumu) which is carved with beautiful flowing floral designs on the drawer fronts and carved flanges. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them. They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants. This piece features beautifully carved flanges with floral