Spring Bench From Shanxi - 1900 Material - Roheda Wood The style of this piece

The style of this piece has European influences from the traders visiting the area at the time and the carving depicts Indian peacocks with Grecian vases and fruit

removable lid with snow lion finial

this beautiful 43-way niche would have been utilitarian

refers to a glazing tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty

Origin: Nagaland

Spring Bench From Shanxi - 1900 Material - Roheda Wood The style of this pieceThese elegant 19th century Chinese spring benches from Shanxi Province are charming examples of traditional vernacular seating. Once commonly placed outside shops and small restaurants, they offered a place for both staff and customers to sit, rest and enjoy the fresh air forming part of everyday street life in northern China. Constructed from solid elm, each bench features beautifully carved cloud motifs to the shaped brackets beneath the seat, a