Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - 19th Century Choksars Its latticework doors are designed

Its latticework doors are designed to promote air circulation

They we€™re locked with strong padlocks for maximum security

arranged within large circular medallions across the front panels

Bakufu to join the official procession from Edo to Kyoto

an area that uses predominantly red elm

Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - 19th Century Choksars Its latticework doors are designedThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century and has a concealed drawer. Made 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. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. In China, it is known as 'jumu' or 'southern elm This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these make ideal bedside