Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards and is a striking example

and is a striking example of practical colonial design softened by a beautifully timeworn surface

It records a Kagami biraki ceremony where mochi rice cakes are broken and eaten

internal chain to support lid

Supplied with a contemporary iron stand

Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese)

Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards and is a striking exampleThis early 20th century elm coffee table from Henan province is a wonderfully honest example of traditional Chinese country furniture. Originally used for everyday family meals, its simple, robust construction reflects a life of practical use, while its timeworn surface tells a story of generations past. Crafted from solid elm, the table has developed a rich, varied patina, with deep tonal shifts across the top where years of use have softened the