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Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century

SKU C2489 · 19th Century, from Shanxi, China

This beautiful antique Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century and is crafted from solid walnut which has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It has an elegant and sophisticated form and is still a strong and sturdy piece.  Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the…

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Dimensions W188 × D42 × H79 cm

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This beautiful antique Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century and is crafted from solid walnut which has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It has an elegant and sophisticated form and is still a strong and sturdy piece. 

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.

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