Crafted of northern elmwood in China’s Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provincial Confucian household. Incense, candles, and fruits would have covered the narrow table as offerings to the family’s ancestors. The table’s round legs and gently curving spandrels exemplify Qing-dynasty forms, elegantly constructed with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques. What gives this simple console table its timeless, rustic appeal is its darkened finish, beautifully aged after centuries of use.
Additional dimensions:
Drawer 18″ W x 12″ D x 3.5″ H
Table apron to floor 24.5″.
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Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
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Style:Qing(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Elm
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1800
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: BJA114Seller: LU820025643112
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