Pair of Narrow Elm Benches material-marble with the upper space

with the upper space

The plates on these ones are etched with the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac

Revered for its strength and flexibility

eyes closed and hands clasped in prayer

This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage

Pair of Narrow Elm Benches material-marble with the upper spaceShanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both indoors and outside, often seen outside shops and restaurants. This pair is in elm wood, with traces of the original darker finish still visible underneath the thick seats. The rounded legs are splayed in an A frame style, supported with double stretchers, and fitted with simple spandrels and apron where they