Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables As Buddhist temples were built

As Buddhist temples were built in the place of Shintō shrines

their deep rich reds and blues with repeating floral and geometric patterns have proven a firm favourite in the antique

It can be used either as a freestanding side cabinet or mounted as a wall cabinet

but to make it more practical to use the front panels have been modified to doors and internal shelves

Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables As Buddhist temples were builtThis pretty antique coffer table from Shanxi province has its original painting and is in excellent condition. It is constructed from northern elm wood ( yumu) which is carved with beautiful flowing floral designs on the drawer fronts and carved flanges. As can be seen from the drawer interior, this coffer table has good age, dating to at least the early 19th century, perhaps earlier. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them.