Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Material - Bronze Originally intended for use on

Originally intended for use on a stand

87 x 12 x 170 (wxdxh cms)

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Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Material - Bronze Originally intended for use onThis 19th century Tianjin sideboard is crafted from richly figured burr camphor wood, a highly prized timber celebrated for its dramatic swirling grain, warm golden colour and natural durability. Originating from the port city of Tianjin in northern China, sideboards of this form evolved from Ming Dynasty furniture designs and were traditionally used both as storage cabinets and as altar tables for family ancestor worship. The beautifully figured burr