19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
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19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Corner Detail Showing Leg And Gilt panel On 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Panel Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Central Panel Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Central Panel Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Panel Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Drawer Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Top Down View Of 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Corner Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs
Surface Detail From 19th-Century Chinese Fujian Altar Table With Red And Black Lacquer, Hand-Painted Gilt Panels, And Ornate Carved Legs

Antique Chinese Altar Table - 19th Century

SKU: C1683 19th Century, from Fujian, China
Dimensions:
W233 x D60 x H99 cm
Quality:
Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This exquisite 19th-century lacquer altar table from Fujian is a masterwork of southern Chinese craftsmanship. The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand-painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life, ceremony, and reverence-each vignette reflecting the cultural sophistication of Qing dynasty artisans. The table's sculptural apron and cabriole legs are carved in dynamic scrollwork, then highlighted with delicate floral giltwork that enhances its dramatic presence. This piece comes with two drawers for storage which were originally fixed panels. 

Originally used in ancestral worship or temple ritual, this piece has been sympathetically modified for modern display while preserving its authenticity and aged beauty. Whether used as a console, sideboard or statement feature, it remains a striking example of lacquer artistry from a region renowned for its distinctive, theatrical aesthetic.

  • Origin: Fujian province, China
  • Date: 19th century (Qing dynasty)
  • Materials: Hardwood (jichimu / chickenwing) frame, red and black lacquered with gilt detailing and a pine wood top
  • Features: Hand-painted gilt figural scenes; scroll-carved legs and apron; rich polychrome lacquer finish
  • Condition: Drawers modified from fixed panels. Signs of age and wear consistent with use
  • Dimensions: W233 x D60 x H99 cm

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