Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Stone & Marble It's also the national flower

It's also the national flower of Taiwan

Each vase is hand-thrown on the potter's wheel before being meticulously hand-painted and fired by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations

These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for use as lunch boxes or for food presentation at a dinner party

The layered carving and pierced openings give the piece wonderful depth and texture

this bench works beautifully as a hallway seat

Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Stone & Marble It's also the national flowerThis elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from red elm (jumu) in a style often described as a 'recessed leg painters table'. This style originated in the Song dynasty (960 1279AD). The legs were recessed and splayed to provide stability. These pieces were multifunctional but were predominantly used as family altar tables. They also doubled as tables for calligraphy, painting and writing by