Half Tables From Shanxi (Ming Style) - 18th Century Style:Double Drawer these rustic and hardy moulds

these rustic and hardy moulds have become sought after items for desk tidies and trinket boxes

From Shanxi province

Mongolian Cabinets were usually made from locally sourced wood

Design: Tall pedestal bowl with wide shallow dish and open base

Some of the drawer fronts are quartersawn creating a striped pattern

Half Tables From Shanxi (Ming Style) - 18th Century Style:Double Drawer these rustic and hardy mouldsThis elegant antique Chinese pair of half tables are from Shanxi province and date to the 18th century Qing dynasty (16441911) they're made in the classic Ming dynasty style. Pairs of tables as old as these are rare to find in China, especially with their original high quality brass hardware like these. The tables are crafted from northern elm wood (yumu ) which has developed a beautiful patina over time. The original burgundy lacquer has worn on the