Chinese Catalpa Kang Table From Tianjin - 19thC Dining Tables There is a general belief

There is a general belief that the genre of painting on the back of glass sheets was an inspired and practical Chinese response to a frustrating circumstance

1988 by Craig Clunas

Two very useful drawers and a shelf inside the cupboard

Imported from Shanxi Province

scrolling foliate carving

Chinese Catalpa Kang Table From Tianjin - 19thC Dining Tables There is a general beliefThis Catalpa wood Kang Table From Tianjin is over 120 years old and has remnants of the original burgundy lacquer. The original brass handles are typical of the Tianjin style. These make great tables for the end of a bed and are ideal for use beneath a T. V or sound system. Chinese Kang cabinets can also be used behind a sofa or as a coffee table. Kang cabinets were used beside the Kang which was a raised stone platform used as a bed or lounging area