Black Lacquer Altar Table from Shandong - 19thC Origin - Korea prosperity and imperial authority

prosperity and imperial authority

Reproduction Shang Dynasty Bronze Censer

this ram is guaranteed frost-hardy

Blue & White Porcelain Meiping vase with Peony and trailing leaf design or Dragon design This vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

This striking antique red lacquer cabinet originates from Shanxi province in Northern China and dates to the 19th century

Black Lacquer Altar Table from Shandong - 19thC Origin - Korea prosperity and imperial authorityAltar 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. Woods used are Elm, red elm, walnut & more rarely cypress & pear. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. From China 179 x 37 x 85 (w x d x h