Burgundy Lacquered Chinese Altar Table - Ca 1900

This classic Chinese altar table dates to the turn of the century circa 1900. It perfectly suits a corridor or living room. The frame is constructed from red elm (jumu) wood, highly valued in China and has developed a wonderful patina over time. It was originally fully coated in burgundy lacquer which is still intact today.

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 antique European furniture.

From China

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