Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19thC Campaign Furniture 40cm diameter & 45cm diameter

40cm diameter & 45cm diameter - approx

Carved mango wood mirror with a washed paint finish - from Rajasthan

They were made from turned Teak legs (sometimes lacquered or carved) with a roheda wood frame & woven with cotton or jute

called Ratha Yatra are decorated with carved teak sacred scenes and images

sculpted top sits on four sturdy legs joined by stretchers

Burr Elm Tianjin Sideboard - 19thC Campaign Furniture 40cm diameter & 45cm diameterTianjin 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