Elm Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka The Ratha Yatra chariots are

The Ratha Yatra chariots are decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance

Chinese Lacquer Box Circa 1800 - 1820 made for the export market

76 x 34 x 33 (wxdxh cms)

Similar examples can be found in many books on Antique Chinese furniture including 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich - Fig 92 & 98

We saw poorer quality than this recently for sale in the antique market in Beijing being sold as the genuine article for vast amounts of money

Elm Half Table From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka The Ratha Yatra chariots areThis elegant Antique Chinese half table is from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. This piece is crafted from northern elm wood (yumu) and has a beautiful patina from over a century & a half of use. This piece is one of a pair. The other one can be purchased HERE It is a good example of a classic Chinese half table. Half tables ( Bn zhu) have existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're