Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Niches like this were normally

Niches like this were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles

The box retains its original clasp fastening and carries the marks of a well-used life

Originally used in ancestral worship or temple ritual

allowing sections to be separated or stacked as needed

Our antique hundi are mostly 19th or early 20th century

Black 3 Drawer Kneehole Desk From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood Niches like this were normallyThis 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