Walnut Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Period - 19th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha seated on

Gilt Bronze Buddha seated on a stepped lotus throne - 19thC

This garden table is made from cast iron

They were originally used by nomadic people for the storage of clothes

it has been bleached by the sun over the years and is sturdy and slim

These are objects often associated with scholarly pursuits

Walnut Bench From Shanxi - 19th Century Period - 19th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha seated onThese long benches are from Shanxi province, China and were used not only inside farmhouses around large dining tables, but also outside shops, tea houses and cafs, where customers and passers by would gather to eat, drink and socialise. Its generous length makes it ideal as seating alongside a large dining table, while its slim profile also lends itself beautifully to a hallway, boot room or beneath a row of windows. The thick, solid plank top has