Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar The sides are slightly tapered

The sides are slightly tapered and the deep

they were used initially by high ranking officials at court and were symbols of great status in Ming dynasty China

The second panel depicts the four harmonious friends - an elephant

This modern day warm elm version has larger drawers than would the originals

rustic jars come from Shanxi province in central China and date from the early to mid 20th century

Country Two Drawer Table, Chocolate Jar The sides are slightly taperedThe 'horse hoof' shaped feet and waisted table top of our chocolate colour coffee table are a typical trait of most Chinese tables from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The table is based on the simple wooden daybeds that were used throughout China for reclining during the day and for sleeping on at night. The addition of two shallow drawers gives a more modern practicality useful for holding magazines or remote controls.