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Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800

About the Item

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provincial Confucian household. Incense, candles, and fruits would have covered the narrow table as offerings to the family's ancestors. The table's round legs and gently curving spandrels exemplify Qing-dynasty forms, elegantly constructed with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques. What gives this simple console table its timeless, rustic appeal is its darkened finish, beautifully aged after centuries of use. Additional dimensions: Drawer 18" W x 12" D x 3.5" H Table apron to floor 24.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJA1141stDibs: LU820025643112
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