Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Table - 19th Century Large Mirrors Dowry chests from Saurashtra and

Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'majus'

rounded vertical elements

This exquisite carved rosewood Indian door & frame is from the Punjab and dates to the early 19th century

Mongolian Sideboard with original painting dating from the 19th century

Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Table - 19th Century Large Mirrors Dowry chests from Saurashtra andThis elegant Chinese altar table is made in classic Ming style dating from the 19th century and is originally from Shanxi. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. This piece was once fully black lacquered and with use, the wood grain is partially visible. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit &