Carved Antique Shaanxi Kang Table Glassware One of the most striking

One of the most striking features is the openwork carving on the spandrels to either side of the cabinet

with incense and offerings placed on its surface

country style

Crafted from beech wood and showcasing ornate geometric patterns

vitality and celebration

Carved Antique Shaanxi Kang Table Glassware One of the most strikingShaanxi, circa 1860 This unusual little table is from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi home to China's ancient capital Xian. The ornate, heavily carved drawers and spandrels are a typical feature of furniture from the region and provide the table with its distinctive character. The original lacquer once a deep red and contrasting black is still in place but has largely worn from the front of the table and on the top surface. Here the lacquer