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Chinese Cinnabar Altar Table, c. 1900

About the Item

Perfected in the Ming dynasty, complex joinery techniques allowed craftsmen to create furniture with flowing lines, a sense of lightness, and remarkable durability. Crafted with pine, this 20th-century offering table is a beautiful example of this refined approach to design. Worn smooth with a richly toned cinnabar finish, the lacquered table once supported lush offerings of flowers and food as part of traditional rituals honoring ancestors. Ideal as a console or sofa table, the altar features a rectangular floating-panel top, a waisted apron, humpback stretchers and legs that taper to hoof feet. Additional Dimensions: Table Apron to Floor: 25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLC0091stDibs: LU820037738222
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