Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Coral Features: Coalbrookdale Style Ornate Cast

Features: Coalbrookdale Style Ornate Cast Iron Ends With Scrolled And Floral Decoration

It would make a great vase for a dried flower display as a stand alone decorative ornament

This Indian colonial linen cupboard was custom made for a wealthy merchant back in the 19th century

These decorative Indian bowls are carved in the shape of a lotus flower

Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Coral Features: Coalbrookdale Style Ornate CastThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century. Made from red elm (zelkova) and known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and has a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. Red elm is the typical wood used in pieces from Jiangsu province. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these