Black Lacquer Console Table With 5 Drawers - 19th Century Origin - Congo The brilliant cobalt decoration is

The brilliant cobalt decoration is painted by hand beneath a clear porcelain glaze

lightly tapered legs

the niche now makes a striking decorative wall feature

' original brass and iron fittings

Black Lacquer Console Table With 5 Drawers - 19th Century Origin - Congo The brilliant cobalt decoration isThis elm (yumu) console table is from a Shanxi farmhouse and dates from the 19th century. It has five handy drawers and is still coated in its original black lacquer. Made in the provincial style, this very elegant Chinese table has five very useful drawers Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area. Also known as Altar Tables they were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss