Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table reclaimed-elm narrow necked jug is cast

narrow necked jug is cast in bronze

This smaller jar makes a great little flower vase or ornament

the top has worn to a gorgeous blend of paler elm and darker lacquer sections

Each shape is cut and stitched by hand onto a linen base

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Ming Style Antique Elm Painting Table reclaimed-elm narrow necked jug is castShanxi, circa 1870 This large table was produced in Shanxi province, central China, where it would have been used originally as a 'painting table' a work surface for scholarly pursuits such as calligraphy or watercolours. Today its large proportions make it ideally suited as a dining table, with a beautiful patina and character formed over the decades. The table is made from elm wood a popular material for furniture making in northern China due to its