Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood The beautiful opera scenes that

The beautiful opera scenes that decorate the front of the chest were often allegorical

the renowned “Porcelain Capital” of China since 1004 AD

This old Indian carved teak votive panel from Andhra Pradesh is over 100 years old dating to the end of the 19th century

elongated form with a flaring mouth is a classic silhouette in Chinese ceramics

Red Elm Bench / Coffee Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood The beautiful opera scenes thatThis elegant antique Chinese bench perfectly suits a hallway or kitchen. It could even be used as a coffee table. Jiangsu Suzhou furniture like this is considered by many as the most sophisticated of Chinese furniture styles. It is a refined piece of furniture made in the classic Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty). This bench has developed a wonderful patina over time and is constructed from red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova