Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Garden ritual oil lamp form

ritual oil lamp form

Dokra metal casting is one of the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India that uses the lost wax casting method

160 x 46 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

The design features five peaches

Chinese Spring Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Garden ritual oil lamp formKnown as spring benches, these pretty Chinese benches used to be seen outside shops and small restaurants in China and used by both staff and customers to enjoy the fresh air. Constructed from elm, this one is from Shanxi Province. It is carved with a beautiful cloud motif and dates to the 19th century. Please note that the legs of all these benches are splayed.