Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Small Mirrors 150 or 180 cm

150 or 180 cm

This antique Indian chest is from Nagaur in Northern India and dates to the 19th century

Expertly crafted with intricate Bidriware design

and marks consistent with age and use

During the firing process

Carved Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Small Mirrors 150 or 180 cmThis rustic antique coffer table from Shanxi province has a beautiful patina throughout. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them. This particular piece has beautifully carved flanges with floral motifs often used by northern nomads, They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants. The shape of the top mimics the shape of lower kang tables. This table is from Shanxi, carved with traditional designs on