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Chinese Four Seasons Altar Table, circa 1850
About the Item
This grand table from China's Shanxi province was originally used in a Qing-dynasty household as an impressive domestic altar for ancestor worship. Designed to be the centerpiece of the room, the altar has a floating panel top, recessed legs linked by simple stretchers, and an ornately carved paneled front.
Each front panel depicts a flower signifying one of the four seasons - chrysanthemums for autumn, plum blossoms for winter, peonies for spring, and lotuses for summer. Our skilled artisans have converted the centermost panel into a functional drawer, decorated with a bat, a symbol of happiness. A fretwork apron further decorates the table front, carved to resemble an archaistic dragon twisting through geometric scrollwork.
Additional dimensions:
Table apron to floor: 19.5" H
Drawer: 9.25" W x 13.25" D.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Our team has converted the central decorative panel on table apron into a functional drawer and added simple panels to the sides. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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About the Seller
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