Spring Bench From Shanxi - 1900 Material - Roheda Wood Origin: Nagaland

Origin: Nagaland

99 cms at base

refers to a glazing tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty

122 x 50 x 64 (wxdxh cms)

Spring Bench From Shanxi - 1900 Material - Roheda Wood Origin: NagalandThese elegant 19th century Chinese spring benches from Shanxi Province are charming examples of traditional vernacular seating. Once commonly placed outside shops and small restaurants, they offered a place for both staff and customers to sit, rest and enjoy the fresh air forming part of everyday street life in northern China. Constructed from solid elm, each bench features beautifully carved cloud motifs to the shaped brackets beneath the seat, a