Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Supplied with strong wall hangers

Supplied with strong wall hangers and mounting plates

They have raised gilt painted shou symbols as well as their own stands

angled legs

It dates to the 19th century (Qing dynasty 1644 - 1911)

They are particularly effective grouped together in varying heights

Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Supplied with strong wall hangersThis elegant Chinese altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room. The top is northern elm wood ( yumu). It was originally fully finished in burgundy lacquer, however this has worn away in places exposing a wonderfully patinaed wood grain beneath. The legs have a classic Ming shape. Altar 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