Cedar Chinese Altar Table From Hebei - 19thC Origin - Persia 33 x 16 x 47

33 x 16 x 47 (wxdxh cms)

This pair would make a great bedhead

Note that many carved camphor trunks were made in China for expats and to be exported to the market

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And A Well-Developed Patina

This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame

Cedar Chinese Altar Table From Hebei - 19thC Origin - Persia 33 x 16 x 47This antique Chinese altar table with everted flanges is made from Cedar wood and dates from the mid 19th century. The yuntou 'cloud head' motif at the top of the legs has been used since the 13th century and symbolises good fortune. The everted flanges (upturned ends) stopped scrolls from rolling off the table. The symbol on the legs is a ruyi, another symbol of good fortune and longevity. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually