Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Africa oak or catalpa and occasionally

oak or catalpa and occasionally in camphor wood

During the Ming Dynasty the Emperor set up the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen

Golden Floral: W8

Layers of fading colour and natural paint loss reveal the timber beneath

Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity and represents the five perfections

Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Africa oak or catalpa and occasionallyKnown as spring benches, these pretty Chinese benches used to be seen outside shops and small restaurants in China and used by both staff and customers to enjoy the fresh air. Constructed from elm, this one is from Shanxi Province. It is carved with a beautiful cloud motif and dates to the 19th century. Please note that the legs of all these benches are splayed. Condition Report: This bench has some historic repairs to the cloud spirals.