Catalpa Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Material - Maple Wood it is also a sign

it is also a sign of who you are and where you are from

but in reality it is still practised and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged

A highly decorative yet functional cabinet

50 x 50 x 48(w x d x h cms)

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with butterflies The jar is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

Catalpa Flower Stand From Shanxi -19thC Material - Maple Wood it is also a signThis Chinese flower stand can be used as a tall side table and is one of a pair. This one is catalpa, called "qiu mu" in China and dates from the 19th century. From Shanxi As the name suggests Flower stands were used with vases of flowers and were originally made in pairs. A pair of these make ideal bedside tables or lamp tables. These make great lamp tables and are very functional pieces in a small apartment, used behind a sofa or in pairs each side