Painted Elm Altar Table From Qinghai -19th Century Material - Amber the horse displays softly aged

the horse displays softly aged tones with areas of intentional wear

The intricate jali (lattice) panel at the top adds both beauty and architectural authenticity

Erasi rugs are Afghan rugs which are created by the Erasi tribe who are nomadic and inhabit mainly Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

generous depth

These beautifully crafted bowls are great for serving canapes or as a sweets dish

Painted Elm Altar Table From Qinghai -19th Century Material - Amber the horse displays softly agedThis ornately carved Chinese altar table is from Qinghai in North West China. It has been relacquered with a modern layer of grey lacquer over yellow lacquer to give a distressed look. 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