Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art Their relationship is understood not

Their relationship is understood not simply as a romantic tale

49 x 6 x 139  (w x d x h cms)

Made as is the tradition with a mixture of seven metals

This magnificent 19th-century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway

81 x 4 x 136 cm(w x d x h)

Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art Their relationship is understood notThis original antique Chinese coffer table originates from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. Constructed from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it shows a timeworn surface with traces of its original burgundy lacquer, now mellowed into a warm patina that highlights the grain of the wood. Coffer tables were multifunctional pieces in Chinese households, serving both as storage chests and as tables. The five drawers on this example make it