Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Wine Jar Dimensions: W17 x D17 x

Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H11 cm

According to historic records

This antique low table From Mongolia was originally used as a prayer table

the heat generated softened the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood

Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Elm Console Table From Shanxi - 19thC Wine Jar Dimensions: W17 x D17 xBlack Lacquered Scholars Desk from Shanxi Province dating from the 19th century. Black lacquer was commonly used in Shanxi province as to this day it is a prominent coal mining province. The coal was mixed with lacquer to produce this black lacquer. The top has worn with time. With 3 handy drawers. From China 101 x 45 x 84 (WxDxH cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options available at checkout