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19th Century Chinese Ironwood (Teilimu) Kang Table

$4,500
£3,414.50
€3,904.17
CA$6,285.28
A$6,988.38
CHF 3,648.94
MX$85,065.55
NOK 46,558.94
SEK 43,623.50
DKK 29,137.55
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About the Item

This 19th century kang table is rare because of the wood it’s carved from, Ironwood. Teilimu, Chinese Ironwood is a slow growing dense hardwood that is a very desirable wood for Chinese antique collectors. This table is crafted with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, the apron is adorned with stylized carved floral motifs. Kang Tables are used on a heated living and sleeping platform which is called a Kang in northern China. This table is from the Shanxi province of Northern China.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945031170332

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