Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood The box retains its original

The box retains its original clasp fastening and carries the marks of a well-used life

Niches like this were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles

Originally used in ancestral worship or temple ritual

its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl

53 x 28 x 74 (wxdxh cms)

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood The box retains its originalThis small and practical Chinese kneehole desk is a wonderful example of late Qing craftsmanship, and would work brilliantly in a hallway, home office, or smaller room. Crafted from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it features a black lacquer finish that originates from Shanxi province an area known for its coal mining heritage. Historically, local coal was mixed with lacquer to achieve this rich, dark surface. Over the past 140 years, the lacquer on the