Qiumu Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Poplar The richly layered red and

The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand-painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life

Grain measures were used in markets for measuring

This antique Chinese sideboard is an excellent early to mid Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911) sideboard from Shanxi province

Features: Intricately carved apron

Qiumu Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Poplar The richly layered red andThis classic antique Chinese altar table is constructed in the classic Ming style. It's beautifully crafted in qiumu (similar to catalpa wood) with classic Ming style spandrels. It perfectly suits a corridor or living room and has developed a wonderful patina over time. It was originally fully coated in burgundy lacquer however this has worn away leaving only traces. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor