Elm Chinese Wheel Hub From Shanxi - 18th Century Material - Glass it's brass bound and dates

it's brass bound and dates from the mid 19thC

Wood is very scarce in the Thar desert & doors

A Choba Dansu (merchants chest) from Yonezawa - Edo Period - circa 1850 Made from Zelkova Wood (Keyaki) on the front with a Cryptomeria (Sugi) box

Painted on cloth using mineral pigment colours

Dowry was normally Gold jewelry and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged

Elm Chinese Wheel Hub From Shanxi - 18th Century Material - Glass it's brass bound and datesThese old Chinese wheel hubs make truly unique sculptural pieces that are full of history and show signs of a well used life. Solid and sturdy, they make great stands for houseplants. They're full of history from a bygone age. From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available at checkout