Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Silver Decorative yet practical

Decorative yet practical

20 x 20 x 11  (wxdxh cms)

Due to the individual nature of handmade porcelain

Small: D12 x H7 cm

Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Silver Decorative yet practicalThis beautifully carved pedestal altar table is made from poplar wood and was created in the 19th century. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China & Mongolia. 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. This elegant table is ideal for use as a