Pair of Narrow Elm Benches CD Storage auspicious symbols and curios -

auspicious symbols and curios - vases

This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood

This modern day warm elm version has larger drawers than would the originals

with a simple brass ring pull on the front

unusual ornaments

Pair of Narrow Elm Benches CD Storage auspicious symbols and curios -Shanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both indoors and outside, often seen outside shops and restaurants. This pair is in elm wood, with traces of the original darker finish still visible underneath the thick seats. The rounded legs are splayed in an A frame style, supported with double stretchers, and fitted with simple spandrels and apron where they