Oak Altar Table From Gansu - Early 19thC Cotton Features: Two drawers

Features: Two drawers

The semi-circular teak frame is divided by radiating muntins

Hand made and hand stitched

It is ideal for use as a console table in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa

Oak Altar Table From Gansu - Early 19thC Cotton Features: Two drawersAltar 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