Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19thC Campaign Furniture Song Dynasty Style Celadon Porcelain

Song Dynasty Style Celadon Porcelain Tea Pot - a very fine quality reproduction of the original

Nav Durga Temple Dolls - From the Nepalese Terai - Circa 80 Yrs old

Reproduction Han Dynasty Bronze Bell - Verdigris finish

40cm diameter & 45cm diameter - approx

sculpted top sits on four sturdy legs joined by stretchers

Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19thC Campaign Furniture Song Dynasty Style Celadon PorcelainTianjin sideboards come from the port city of Tianjin & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty and this particular piece was constructed during the 19th century. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in form as is typical of the Tianjin style. The wood on this is a beautifully variable elm wood and the door panels are made using solid burr elm. Burr elm is difficult to find as it comes