Walnut Side Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Kang Tables dirt marks and stains

dirt marks and stains

Its sturdy carved frame has patchy remnants of old green paint giving it a distressed look

here we see a horse and rider with his entourage - likely a hunting party

but will lose its paint eventually

Walnut Side Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Kang Tables dirt marks and stainsThis Chinese Walnut topped side table dates from the 19th century and originally came from Shanxi Province. Originally it would have been coated in a dark lacquer, however, over time, this has mostly worn away on the table top to reveal a beautiful Walnut grain covered in a luxurious patina. Two butterfly joints are visible on the underside, a true relic of ingenious Chinese carpentry. From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More