Black Lacquer Altar Table from Shandong - 19thC Origin - Korea Ideal for any exterior setting

Ideal for any exterior setting

Reproduction Shang Dynasty Bronze Censer

prosperity and imperial authority

Blue & White Porcelain Meiping vase with Peony and trailing leaf design or Dragon design This vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

the jar displays subtle tonal variations

Black Lacquer Altar Table from Shandong - 19thC Origin - Korea Ideal for any exterior settingAltar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. Woods used are Elm, red elm, walnut & more rarely cypress & pear. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. From China 179 x 37 x 85 (w x d x h