Carved Elm Antique Coffer gifts-and-ornaments This cabinet shows the clean

This cabinet shows the clean lines and pure design that was typical of Chinese furniture produced during the Ming dynasty

These little wooden receptacles were once used as rice measures in China

almost contemporary

Originally produced in Hebei province

textured elm wood as other pieces in the range

Carved Elm Antique Coffer gifts-and-ornaments This cabinet shows the cleanShaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi province in central China, where this style, with ornate carving and studded drawers, was common. It is made from elm wood, with a thick top surface extending over the drawers and beautifully carved spandrels in a flowing, floral pattern. The full width upper drawer and two smaller drawers below are