Black Lacquer Kang Table From Shanxi - Mid 19th Century Occasional Tables Hand forged from iron

Hand forged from iron

with food storage vessels carefully maintained and displayed

These boxes were made using the lost wax casting technique also known as cire perdue

Also available to view in the British Museum - Japanese Woodblock of a poem by Fujiwara no Michinobu Ason

Ekdali and Shikari are produced depending on the manner in which the cloth is tied

Black Lacquer Kang Table From Shanxi - Mid 19th Century Occasional Tables Hand forged from ironThis elegant kang table originates from Shanxi province and dates from the mid 19th century. Kang tables were traditionally placed on or beside the kang a raised, heated stone platform used as both a bed and seating area in wealthy Chinese homes. Crafted from elm wood, this example retains its original black lacquer.. The apron and drawer fronts are finely carved with cloud fungus shapes, traditionally found on Chinese ruyi scepters (symbols of