Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19Thc Necklaces Constructed in two parts for

Constructed in two parts for easy delivery

Rose Mandarin and Rose Medallion

Brass 2 way Dusakar pickle dish 50 - 75 Yrs Old used for serving food or condiments - from Delhi

It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe

Further Reading: See The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19Thc Necklaces Constructed in two parts forThis Antique Chinese half table is from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. This piece is crafted from northern elm wood (yumu) and has a deep rich patina from over a century & a half of use. Half tables ( Bn zhu) have existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the photos. Half tables were often made in pairs and used butting to