Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Chest Elegant in form and practical

Elegant in form and practical in scale

intricately detailed arches and vibrant floral border

but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples

These decorative Indian bowls are carved in the shape of a lotus flower

These windows gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building

Chinese Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Chest Elegant in form and practicalThis Chinese flower stand is made from walnut and dates from the 19thC. Although most Chinese flower stands are from Jiangsu, this piece unusually is from Shanxi province further north. Also, uncommonly, it is also made from walnut wood which was originally lacquered. The lacquer has long since worn away. This particular piece has handy shelf with spindles. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these make