Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler Kang cabinets were used to

Kang cabinets were used to hold all sorts of general household items

the chairs have a beautifully balanced look about them

while the large brass door hardware gives an unmistakeable oriental feel

It is in a style unique to Qinghai province in western China

The drawers are slightly larger than on most original chests

Shanxi Carved Elm Temple Table Cushion Filler Kang cabinets were used toShanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once have been used as an altar table, most likely in a temple in Shanxi province where it was sourced from, with incense and offerings placed on its surface. It is still in its original proportions, with a wide, deep top surface. The front incorporates a full width drawer over two smaller drawers, the front of