Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Kang Bench / Table (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 219)

$514.00

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long, low wooden kang bench or side table constructed with tenon-jointed legs and a rectangular plank top, a form traditionally used alongside raised platform couches. The surface retains traces of cinnabar-colored lacquer, now worn with age and use. A simple yet classic example of Qing dynasty domestic furniture designed for both utility and understated display. Size: 72″ L x 11″ W x 12″ H (182.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 30.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private collection of the late Karming Wong; approximate date of acquisition: late 1970 to early 1980

Condition: Mercury pigment. Surface wear throughout with scattered gouges and abrasions to the wood consistent with age and use. Structurally stable for light decorative use, though likely not suitable for heavy weight bearing. Overall presents well with expected age-related wear.