Chinese Bench From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer and good luck and protected

and good luck and protected against fire

And putting strain on the hinges

This antique Indian bajot low table is a lovely little example of the style dating to the 19th century

Barmer has long been renowned for its lacquer work

Chinese Bench From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer and good luck and protectedThis rustic Chinese elm bench from Shanxi Province is a wonderful example of the practical furniture once found throughout Northern China. These long benches were used not only inside farmhouses around large dining tables, but also outside shops, tea houses and cafs, where customers and passers by would gather to eat, drink and socialise. Its generous length makes it ideal as seating alongside a large dining table, while its slim profile also lends