Poplar & Pawlownia Chinese Altar Table From Shandong - 19th Century
This early 20th century Chinese altar table is from Shandong province in Northern China. It is made in the classic Ming style with cloud head spandrels. Incredibly elegant, this altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room.
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 for the well-being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
Dimensions:
132 x 26 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
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Poplar & Pawlownia Chinese Altar Table From Shandong - 19th Century
This early 20th century Chinese altar table is from Shandong province in Northern China. It is made in the classic Ming style with cloud head spandrels. Incredibly elegant, this altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room.
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 for the well-being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
Dimensions:
132 x 26 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
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This early 20th century Chinese altar table is from Shandong province in Northern China. It is made in the classic Ming style with cloud head spandrels. Incredibly elegant, this altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room.
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 for the well-being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
Dimensions:
132 x 26 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
