Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian Traditionally the bride's family had

Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter

The niche—originally set into the interior walls of a traditional haveli—has been sensitively adapted with modern mirror glass while preserving its historic character

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Chests were used mostly for storing valuables such as textiles

parquetry inlay with brass mounts - 19thC Would make a great coffee table

Bleached Provincial Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Anglo Indian Traditionally the bride's family hadThis antique Chinese wine table dates to the 19th century and is from the provincial area of Shanxi province. It is rustic and would fit perfectly in a farmhouse. It's constructed from northern elm wood (yumu). Wine tables are perfect for use as lamp tables in a modern home. The style has existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the