Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood The gilding is stable

The gilding is stable

and stylised forms characteristic of traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati craftsmanship

deep floral carvings in subtle pastel pinks and greens

while retaining a sense of understated elegance

Porcelain Ginger Jar with a Wucai (5 colour) glaze This ginger jar is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood The gilding is stableThis unusual Chinese side table with a cracked ice design dates from the 19th century and is from Jiangsu. It is constructed from a cypress frame & red elm (zelkova) top. Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and a more aesthetically pleasant grain. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. As well as a wonderful patina, this piece has a cracked ice shelf at the