Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19Thc Necklaces Tea Cup: W11 x D11

Tea Cup: W11 x D11 x H7 cm

It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe

Constructed in two parts for easy delivery

Likely to be doors to the tribal leaders' homes

100 x 50 x 156 (wxdxh cms)

Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19Thc Necklaces Tea Cup: W11 x D11This Antique Chinese half table is from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. This piece is crafted from northern elm wood (yumu) and has a deep rich patina from over a century & a half of use. Half tables ( Bn zhu) have existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the photos. Half tables were often made in pairs and used butting to