Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Wall Art 29 x 24 x 17

29 x 24 x 17 (wxdxh cms)

These are carved in a classical lotus design

Carved Mango Wood Mirror With Paint Finish

This beautiful 19th century Chinese reverse glass painting dates to the mid 19th century and is skilfully painted on the reverse side of the glass

Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Wall Art 29 x 24 x 17These antique Chinese side tables are made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side tables in the 19th century. The style is classic of Jiangsu province, an area that uses predominantly red elm. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. Originally these pieces would have been coated with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away from years of use. They have