Qiumu Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Poplar suspended pendants

suspended pendants

low-profile form with gently chamfered edges and three integral feet

This beautifully aged mihrab mirror is handcrafted from reclaimed teak wood and inspired by the elegant arched forms found throughout Mughal and North Indian architecture

Features: Intricately carved apron

its northern cousin

Qiumu Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Poplar suspended pendantsThis classic antique Chinese altar table is constructed in the classic Ming style. It's beautifully crafted in qiumu (similar to catalpa wood) with classic Ming style spandrels. It perfectly suits a corridor or living room and has developed a wonderful patina over time. It was originally fully coated in burgundy lacquer however this has worn away leaving only traces. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor