Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting celebrating over a millennium of

celebrating over a millennium of ceramic craftsmanship

This decorative antique Indian window frame has been converted into a dramatic wall mirror

Pine & Cypress Altar Table with cabinet below - Early 19thC

Internal space 62 x 37 (wxd cms)

Please be aware that these are made in the old fashion way and are for decoration only

Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting celebrating over a millennium ofThis elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from red elm (jumu) in a style often described as a 'recessed leg painters table'. This style originated in the Song dynasty (960 1279AD). The legs were recessed and splayed to provide stability. These pieces were multifunctional but were predominantly used as family altar tables. They also doubled as tables for calligraphy, painting and writing by