Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards it has been repurposed as

it has been repurposed as a decorative wall piece

V or sound system and is a reproduction piece made in the Ming style in the 20th century

Supplied with a contemporary iron stand

with traces of old pitch still visible in parts of the carving

Also known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese)

Bleached Coffee Table From Henan - Ca 1900 Sideboards it has been repurposed asThis early 20th century elm coffee table from Henan province is a wonderfully honest example of traditional Chinese country furniture. Originally used for everyday family meals, its simple, robust construction reflects a life of practical use, while its timeworn surface tells a story of generations past. Crafted from solid elm, the table has developed a rich, varied patina, with deep tonal shifts across the top where years of use have softened the