Sturdy Tea Tray with Iron Handles Style - Meiping Vase Chinese 'back-painting' (painting an image

Chinese 'back-painting' (painting an image in reverse on the back of a plain sheet of glass was a skill recognized and admired by European writers in the 18th century

It has a very nice patina

95 x 7 x 156 (w x d x h cms)

It comes from Shanxi Province -  in completely original condition which is very rare

The panel is carved from a single piece of wood from the hollock tree (terminalia myriocarpa) also known as the East Indian almond tree

Sturdy Tea Tray with Iron Handles Style - Meiping Vase Chinese 'back-painting' (painting an imageThis sustainable and sturdy tea tray has been made by skilled artisans in Rajasthan from acacia wood, with iron handles for strength and style.