Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar Celadon was favoured by nobles

Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside

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Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar Celadon was favoured by noblesThis rustic antique coffer table from Shanxi province has a beautiful patina throughout. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them. This particular piece has beautifully carved flanges with floral motifs often used by northern nomads, They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants. The shape of the top mimics the shape of lower kang tables. This table is from Shanxi, carved with traditional designs on