Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Rugs This old Chinese gouache painting

This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame

It is made from teak wood with iron fittings

During the middle decades of the 18thC English merchants sought vainly for British products

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Chinese Flower Stand From Jiangsu - 19th Century Rugs This old Chinese gouache paintingThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century and is made from red elm (zelkova), 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. Most flower stands from Jiangsu were lacquered in a burgundy lacquer. Remains of the