{"product_id":"elm-half-table-from-shanxi","title":"Ming Style Half Table From Shanxi - Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant antique Chinese half table is from Shanxi province and dates to the early part of the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. This table is crafted from northern elm wood \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyumu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 榆木) which has developed a beautiful patina over time. Originally the whole table was finished with burgundy lacquer which has worn away at the top and the higher points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sophisticated brass hardware is original to the table and the squared shape is typical of many pieces dating to the earlier Ming dynasty. There is an iron hasp and staple for securing valuables inside the drawer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good example of a classic Chinese half-table. Half tables (半桌 Bàn zhuō) have existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty. They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the photos. Half tables were often made in pairs and used butting to square tables for additional space for dining. Half tables were incredibly versatile and used for serving food \u0026amp; wine, but also as standalone tables in the home. Note that a half table is defined by its depth being less than half its width. A wine table is usually at least as deep as it is wide. Hence the terms often being interchangeable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106 x 48 x 85 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551325315381,"sku":"C1864","price":998.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C1864.jpg?v=1789233311","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/elm-half-table-from-shanxi","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}