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Chinese Offering Table with Ruyi Spandrels, C. 1900

About the Item

This late 19th-century offering table from Beijing expresses Ming-dynasty tastes with clean lines and a simple silhouette. Minimally decorated, the table features straight legs, double stretchers, and spandrels carved in the form of an auspicious ruyi and outlined by a beaded edge. The table is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and darkened to a rich brown with traces of the original black lacquer finish. Originally used as a home altar for ancestor worship, this long table blends into modern interiors as a console or sofa table. Additional dimensions: Table apron to floor: 28"H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 65.25 in (165.74 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Lacquered,Stained
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Table appear to have originally had everted flanges on either end of the tabletop that have since been removed. Some wear to bottom of legs.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLA0711stDibs: LU820028242672

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