Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten 112 x 45 x 182

112 x 45 x 182 (wxdxh cms)

the interior is all original and you can see where the shelves have been moved during its long life

heavy iron strapping and lock plate

They have raised gilt painted shou symbols as well as their own stands

- Supplied with wall hangers

Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten 112 x 45 x 182This elegant Chinese altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room. The top is northern elm wood ( yumu). It was originally fully finished in burgundy lacquer, however this has worn away in places exposing a wonderfully patinaed wood grain beneath. The legs have a classic Ming shape. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table