Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron material-wool as in our reproduction versions

as in our reproduction versions

sugar or even biscuits

One of China's many ethnic minorities

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

large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province

Large Elm Daybed with Carved Apron material-wool as in our reproduction versionsShanxi, 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.