Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Elm 178 x 237 (wxdxh cms)

178 x 237 (wxdxh cms)

The canework has been replaced as the old canework was damaged

One side retains its natural bare timber

Closely associated with the Emperor

Two pairs of old Japanese bamboo shoji screens

Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Elm 178 x 237 (wxdxh cms)This Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century. Made from red elm (zelkova) and known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and has a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. Red elm is the typical wood used in pieces from Jiangsu province. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came in pairs. A pair of these