Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler Great as fruit bowls

Great as fruit bowls

with subtle tones of light blue

while the large brass door hardware gives an unmistakeable oriental feel

The blackened brass hardware adds a decorative element to the otherwise stripped back look

Kang cabinets were used to hold all sorts of general household items

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler Great as fruit bowlsShanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once have been used as an altar table, most likely in a temple in Shanxi province where it was sourced from, with incense and offerings placed on its surface. It is still in its original proportions, with a wide, deep top surface. The front incorporates a full width drawer over two smaller drawers, the front of