4 Drawer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Bidri Work Eastern India

Eastern India

Rustic Pine Mirror From Shanxi Province

148 x 77 x 51

This tribal brass cast fish would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Gond family

Pased down the family from one generation to another

4 Drawer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Bidri Work Eastern IndiaThis elegant willow wood console table originates from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. Retaining all its original drawers and fittings, the table has acquired a beautifully bleached surface and a rich patina from long use. Its simple, elongated form and practical storage combine functionality with timeless provincial character. Traditionally, altar tables like this were used for ancestor worship in China and Mongolia. A family ancestor