Carved Elm Coffer Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Chairs The subject is taken from

The subject is taken from the Gandavyuha chapter of the Avatamsaka sutra in which Guanyin is visited on Mount Potalaka (in the southern seas) and found sitting before a rocky grotto watching the reflection of the moon in the water and meditating on the illusionary nature of existence

This table lamp is made from an old charpoy leg from Bikaner in Rajastan and is beautifully painted with flowers

Matches with A4677 table

The inlay is in celluloid

Carved Elm Coffer Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Chairs The subject is taken fromThis pretty antique coffer table from Shanxi province has a beautiful patina and is in excellent condition. Remnants of the original paint finish can be seen on the apron. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them. They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants. This particular piece has beautifully carved flanges with floral motifs often used by northern nomads. From China UK Delivery Charge except