Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Stone & Marble but as an allegory for

but as an allegory for the soul's longing for union with the divine

The layered carving and pierced openings give the piece wonderful depth and texture

these cauldrons were used in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food

This is without a doubt the best Mandalay Buddha that we have seen

Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Stone & Marble but as an allegory forThis elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from red elm (jumu) in a style often described as a 'recessed leg painters table'. This style originated in the Song dynasty (960 1279AD). The legs were recessed and splayed to provide stability. These pieces were multifunctional but were predominantly used as family altar tables. They also doubled as tables for calligraphy, painting and writing by