1880’s Chinese Kang Table With Original Lacquer Finish Sourced by Brown and Kobayashi

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Solid elm, this table has classic Ming and Qing dynasty features; the beaded edge along the apron, the carved scrolling … Read more Solid elm, this table has classic Ming and Qing dynasty features; the beaded edge along the apron, the carved scrolling vine or ruyi cloud motifs in the apron panels set against a recessed dark lacquered ground and horse-hoof feet. A 2 1/2” solid elm top is a single plank, measures 41”x33.5”x20”& and shows the cracking, wear and color degradation that accumulates over many decades of use.

Sourced out of northern China by Maui-based Brown and Kobayashi and sold to my family in 2008. See less