Chinese Flower Stand from Suzhou - Late 19thC Origin - Africa This Burmese lacquer box is

This Burmese lacquer box is typical of the style and has a base orange-red colour and is decorated with finely etched black motifs including a kunan kanbyat pattern

Made from wrought iron

With three drawers and a small door opening to reveal drawers inside the money box this is a very practical chest of drawers

Carved Teak Window Shutter From Hyderabad - 19thC

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Chinese Flower Stand from Suzhou - Late 19thC Origin - Africa This Burmese lacquer box isThis Chinese flower stand dates from the late 19th century. This style of table was often used for elevating incense which would burn in the center of a room. Constructed from red elm (jumu) the step style seen here was introduced to Suzhou furniture in the 18th century. The carving and wood are typical for pieces from Suzhou province. Chinese flower stands like this make ideal bedside tables or lamp tables beside a sofa and are very functional pieces