Elm Side Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase or simply a decorative reminder

or simply a decorative reminder of India's everyday traditions

Dyed by hand using natural sustainable dyes such as ceriops tagal bark

This reproduction Chinese blue & white fengweizun vase is decorated with the classic Chinese double happiness symbol

Frame: 79 x 3 x 99 (wxdxh cms)

Elm Side Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase or simply a decorative reminderThese antique Chinese waisted side tables were made in pairs. These particular side tables date from the 19th century Qing dynasty and originally came from Shanxi Province. Each is sold separately. This waisted design became prevalent in the Ming dynasty and in Shanxi the design remained unchanged until the modern day. Originally these would have been used as stools and would have been coated in a dark lacquer, however, over time, this has mostly worn