Red & Black Painted Five Drawer Altar Table - 19th Century
This provincial Chinese altar table dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It is from Gansu province in Northern China and is made from pear wood. It has five red painted drawers set within a black frame. It would be perfect in a hallway given its shallow depth. Pear wood (梨木 lí mù) is considered a luxurious wood in Northern China.
Tables of this design are known as altar tables. They 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. Altar tables were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
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Red & Black Painted Five Drawer Altar Table - 19th Century
This provincial Chinese altar table dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It is from Gansu province in Northern China and is made from pear wood. It has five red painted drawers set within a black frame. It would be perfect in a hallway given its shallow depth. Pear wood (梨木 lí mù) is considered a luxurious wood in Northern China.
Tables of this design are known as altar tables. They 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. Altar tables were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
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This provincial Chinese altar table dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). It is from Gansu province in Northern China and is made from pear wood. It has five red painted drawers set within a black frame. It would be perfect in a hallway given its shallow depth. Pear wood (梨木 lí mù) is considered a luxurious wood in Northern China.
Tables of this design are known as altar tables. They 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. Altar tables were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available at checkout
