Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Chapati Box the beading defined with small

the beading defined with small hammer blows and the floral terminals soldered in place to form the suspension loops

This stick door dates to 19th century India

adding an elegant architectural flourish

It is then painted by hand before firing

This style of Indian lacquer pot is found only in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India

Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Chapati Box the beading defined with smallThis Chinese Ming style altar table dates from the 19th Century and was once covered in a burgundy lacquer. It is constructed from a single plank of thick northern elm wood (yumu). Much of the lacquer has worn away over the years leaving a pleasing patchy rustic look. We have sensitively restored this piece conserving its original finish. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the