Provincial Chinese Guanyin Table Stand, circa 1900

Description

For thousands of years, precious Chinese artworks have been elevated for display on fine wooden table stands. Recognized today as … more For thousands of years, precious Chinese artworks have been elevated for display on fine wooden table stands. Recognized today as works of art in their own right, these display stands are typically finely carved, crafted of exquisite hardwoods, or designed with the refined proportions of larger furniture pieces.

Resembling a low kang table, this waisted table stand is crafted of darkened elmwood with rounded edges, cabriole legs, and straight stretchers. With its simple, provincial form, this stand gives pride of place to an elegant Guanyin figure or your favorite vase. less