Chinese Red Elm Side Table From Jiangsu - 19thC Seating These beautifully crafted plates are

These beautifully crafted plates are great for serving canapes or as a soap dish

It also kicks out slightly at the bottom so doesn't run completely straight

This technique of silverwork is a specialty of the Udaipur area

these architectural niches once cast a warm glow across courtyards and entranceways

13 x 13 x 4

Chinese Red Elm Side Table From Jiangsu - 19thC Seating These beautifully crafted plates areThis side table is made from red elm (zelkova) which is known in China as 'jumu' or 'southern elm.' Red elm as the name suggests has a more red tone and has a more aesthetically pleasant grain. It was considered in China to be superior to its northern elm relative. Red elm is the typical wood used in pieces from Jiangsu province. It has a beautiful patina and has been painstakingly restored in our Wiltshire workshop. From China 40. 5 x 29. 5 x 48. 5