Chinese Walnut Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) 6 x 6 x 20

6 x 6 x 20 (wxdxh cms)

Features: Narrative grid of stylised human and animal figures

Dimensions: W17 x D10 x H8 cm

A completely original piece that we rarely see

The art of Bandhani is highly skilled

Chinese Walnut Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) 6 x 6 x 20This elegant Chinese altar table constructed in the classical Ming style with round legs, scroll ends and simple spandrels supporting the legs. It is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa. 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