Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Style - Teapot The blog of porcelain expert

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Decorated with Flowers and Elephants with a stunning vivid green background

Date: Circa 18th Century

47cm x 47cm x 89cm

It represents the following of Buddhas teachings from the beginning when Buddha made first discourse at the Deer Park in Sarnath

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Style - Teapot The blog of porcelain expertThese sideboards come from the Chinese capital Peking (Beijing) & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. These Chinese sideboards were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship and were usually made from elm, oak or catalpa and occasionally in camphorwood. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in