Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Origin - UK The style is attributed to

The style is attributed to the Kanbi caste (now known as Patidar) community of Saurashtra in Gujarat

and examples retaining their original stands are almost unheard of

as it may no longer be fully watertight

as vandalized pieces were spared destruction in the time of the cultural revolution

Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Camphor - 19th Century Origin - UK The style is attributed toThis 19th century Tianjin sideboard is crafted from richly figured burr camphor wood, a highly prized timber celebrated for its dramatic swirling grain, warm golden colour and natural durability. Originating from the port city of Tianjin in northern China, sideboards of this form evolved from Ming Dynasty furniture designs and were traditionally used both as storage cabinets and as altar tables for family ancestor worship. The beautifully figured burr