Burgundy Lacquer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Bowls Il has most of the

Il has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient

27 x 11 x 62 (wxdxh cms)

Origin: Japan

earthly existence

Suzanis were traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry and were presented to the groom on the wedding day

Burgundy Lacquer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Bowls Il has most of theThis burgundy lacquer console table is from a Shanxi farmhouse and dates from the 19th century. It has five handy drawers and the lacquer on the table top has long since worn through revealing a rich elm wood grain. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. Woods used are Elm, Red Elm, Walnut & more rarely Cypress & Pear. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. From China 207 x