Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch The original Mughal painting of

The original Mughal painting of urns & parrots were found after our restorers removed four layers of later paint

Finished in a beautiful sang de boeuf (oxblood) yaobian glaze

The warmth of the timber and the depth of its surface patina reflect decades of use and careful maintenance while travelling between postings

layered architectural framing

The flowers are stylised lotus blossoms

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Indo Dutch The original Mughal painting ofThis small and practical Chinese kneehole desk is a wonderful example of late Qing craftsmanship, and would work brilliantly in a hallway, home office, or smaller room. Crafted from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it features a black lacquer finish that originates from Shanxi province an area known for its coal mining heritage. Historically, local coal was mixed with lacquer to achieve this rich, dark surface. Over the past 140 years, the lacquer on the