Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron material-wool One of China's many ethnic

One of China's many ethnic minorities

These large wooden containers were once used in China to transport rice and grain from the market

while the two upper shelves are removable

as in our reproduction versions

Originally in a deep black lacquer

Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron material-wool One of China's many ethnicShanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an ornately carved apron on each side and 'sword' legs supported by double stretchers. The colour and finish are original, worn on the top surface to the richly grained elm wood beneath.