Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - 19thC Style - Wine Jars A beautifully carved stone Apsara

A beautifully carved stone Apsara - this is a copy of an original statue

reminiscent of mihrab niches found in Islamic architecture

This vase depicts intricately painted bats

These beautifully crafted bowls are great for serving canapes or as a sweets dish

Blue and White Porcelain Planter This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with Lucky Symbols

Chinese Flower Stand from Jiangsu - 19thC Style - Wine Jars A beautifully carved stone ApsaraThis Chinese flower stand dates from the 19th century and has a concealed drawer. Made from red elm (zelkova) and 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. This style of table is also known as a tea table and often came