Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Wall Art original patina

original patina

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use

This Burmese lacquer box is typical of the style and has a base orange-red colour and is decorated with finely etched black motifs including a kunan kanbyat pattern

These are carved in a classical lotus design

Decorative Foliage Motifs

Red Elm Square Side Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Wall Art original patinaThese antique Chinese side tables are made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side tables in the 19th century. The style is classic of Jiangsu province, an area that uses predominantly red elm. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. Originally these pieces would have been coated with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away from years of use. They have