Chinese Cypress Half Table - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood pine or poplar wood

pine or poplar wood

5 x 11 x 8 (wxdxh cms)

Indigo Itajime Cross Cushion

These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery)

worn green paint

Chinese Cypress Half Table - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood pine or poplar woodThis antique Chinese half table dates to the 19th century and has a wonderful rich patina. This table is made from cypress (baimu ) wood. These tables are also known as recessed leg tables. This style is found a various places throughout China, although this one could be from Shanxi. Half tables are perfect for use as lamp tables in a modern home. The style has existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty.