Small Grey Lacquer Kang Table Photo Frame signifying teaching and giving religious

signifying teaching and giving religious instruction

This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China

it would have been used either in a wealthy household or by a traditional Chinese apothecary to hold a variety of medicinal herbs

This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and muted to soft colours against the dark background

and the intricate paintings add a captivating touch to the overall design

Small Grey Lacquer Kang Table Photo Frame signifying teaching and giving religiousShandong, circa 1920 This lovely little table has a newly applied grey green lacquer finish, distressed and rubbed back at the edges to add a unique character. Ideal as a small coffee table or perhaps as a side table or vase stand, it would once have been used as a low work surface, placed on the heated kang platform that formed the main living space of a Chinese home. The single shallow drawer can be removed to allow access to the larger storage