Pair of Chinese Side Tables From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Period - Early 19th Century This hand-carved water spout originated

This hand-carved water spout originated from Kutch

The mythological story of Ganesh is that Parvati was bathing in the forest and a boy was guarding her privacy

Western Rajasthan

depicting idyllic landscapes

Originally used in offices and private homes

Pair of Chinese Side Tables From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Period - Early 19th Century This hand-carved water spout originatedThis pair of Chinese side tables date to the early 19th century and originally came from Shanxi province. They are constructed from paulownia & yumu elm () wood. Originally they would have been coated in dark lacquer, however, over time, this has mostly worn away on the table top to reveal a beautiful grain. This style of table has been produced in China since the Ming dynasty. They are incredibly versatile being used for both stools and side tables.