Burr Elm Sideboard From Tianjin - 19th Century Gifts When finished the entire figure

When finished the entire figure is then coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould

It would make a great decorative wall hanging

typical of the Mughal period

Tiffin boxes were used in the old days as lunch boxes or for packaging up small snacks which the colonials called tiffin

now softly worn and layered with age

Burr Elm Sideboard From Tianjin - 19th Century Gifts When finished the entire figureThis elegant 19th century Tianjin sideboard is a refined example of northern Chinese furniture, rooted in the enduring simplicity of Ming dynasty design. Its clean lines and balanced proportions allow the exceptional burr elm grain to take centre stage, with swirling, organic patterns flowing across the faade like natural marbling. Such richly figured timber was highly prized, reserved for pieces of quality and status. Crafted from northern elm