Chinese Red Elm Altar Table - 19th Century Ancestor Figures Hinges may incur a small

Hinges may incur a small additional charge depending on your specifications

Carved from teak and known in Rajasthan as a Gangaur Figure

The top opens to reveal a compartmentalised shelf with a removable section above a large interior space

their deep rich reds and blues with repeating floral and geometric patterns have proven a firm favourite in the antique

adding depth and visual interest

Chinese Red Elm Altar Table - 19th Century Ancestor Figures Hinges may incur a smallThis 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