Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Bronze This elegant carved roheda mirror

This elegant carved roheda mirror has been crafted from an original 19th century window frame from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan

89 x 10 x 176 (wxdxh cms)

repurposed today as a versatile and highly decorative piece of furniture

with its classic Mughal arch and deep hand-carved detailing giving it both presence and refinement

This style of painting is printed on mulberry paper and has been carefully framed

Elm Kang Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Bronze This elegant carved roheda mirrorThis kang table is from Shanxi province and dates from the 19th century. It has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years. It is constructed from yumu (northern elm). Kang tables were used on either side of the kang, a raised hollow brick (or stone) platform in Chinese homes used as a bed. Traditionally the kang was heated in winter. This style of leisurely platform life and mat culture became customary and use of the kang table spread to use