Oak Altar Table From Gansu - Early 19thC Material - Zinc emphasising its original functional purpose

emphasising its original functional purpose

rich polychrome lacquer finish

Please note that these are hand made and hand painted in small batches and dimensions may vary with each piece

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and dates to the first half of the 19th century

Oak Altar Table From Gansu - Early 19thC Material - Zinc emphasising its original functional purposeAltar Table With Oak Top & Elm Legs From Gansu 19thC It is very rare to find antique furniture from China made from Oak. The Oak is identifiable by the Medullary rays on the table top. During the Ming period, furniture craftsmen would often create pieces with multiple woods. Given that this piece is made form both Oak and Elm gives it a good age. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table