Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Material - Bronze the top lacquer has long

the top lacquer has long since worn from everyday use revealing a beautiful northern elm grain

decorative brass bosses

87 x 12 x 170 (wxdxh cms)

slight variations in color and grain may occur

Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Material - Bronze the top lacquer has longThis 19th century Tianjin sideboard is crafted from richly figured burr camphor wood, a highly prized timber celebrated for its dramatic swirling grain, warm golden colour and natural durability. Originating from the port city of Tianjin in northern China, sideboards of this form evolved from Ming Dynasty furniture designs and were traditionally used both as storage cabinets and as altar tables for family ancestor worship. The beautifully figured burr