Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Condition: Wear consistent with age

Condition: Wear consistent with age and outdoor use

often for displaying precious objects or for functional everyday purposes

It dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty) The top has a tightly woven rattan seat

and stylised forms characteristic of traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati craftsmanship

The story of Skhanda Purana states that the Kirtimukha was a demon born from the blaze of Shiva's third eye

Side Table From Jiangsu - Late 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Condition: Wear consistent with ageThis unusual Chinese side table with a cracked ice design dates from the 19th century and is from Jiangsu. It is constructed from a cypress frame & red elm (zelkova) top. Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and a more aesthetically pleasant grain. Red elm (jumu ), also known as zelkova or 'southern elm' is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. As well as a wonderful patina, this piece has a cracked ice shelf at the