Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lampshades ritual oil lamp form

ritual oil lamp form

offering both utility and historic character

warm patina developed over generations of use

Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage

This Indian archway is from the Punjab and carved in the Mughal style from rosewood

Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lampshades ritual oil lamp formThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century. Made from red elm (zelkova) and known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and has a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. Red elm is the typical wood used in pieces from Jiangsu province. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these