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Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Clouds and Dragons, c. 1900

$7,800
£5,931.56
€6,841.76
CA$10,926.37
A$12,228.77
CHF 6,385.33
MX$149,191.71
NOK 81,053.34
SEK 76,914.63
DKK 51,091.05
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About the Item

This elegant console table was expertly crafted over 150 years ago and likely served as a family’s home altar where they paid their respects to revered ancestors. The top is comprised of a solid plank of hardwood decorated with a finely beaded trim and everted flanges at either end. The table stands on straight recessed legs inset with fretwork panels and topped with large spiral-form spandrels resembling billowing clouds. The side panels are carved with a whimsical design of a mythical dragon amid swirling clouds, a classic motif of power and good fortune. The fine altar table has its original coat of glossy dark brown lacquer, now lustrously-aged with subtle crazing and fantastic character.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 93 in (236.22 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PRA0101stDibs: LU820035314552

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