4 Drawer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Shelf also known as 'cire perdue'

also known as 'cire perdue'

double doors with interior shelving

creating a warm and atmospheric display when lit

104 x 45 x 84  (wxdxh cms)

These chests are known as ryobiraki dansu or kannon birake tansu which refers to the double doors on the top half

4 Drawer Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Shelf also known as 'cire perdue'This elegant willow wood console table originates from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. Retaining all its original drawers and fittings, the table has acquired a beautifully bleached surface and a rich patina from long use. Its simple, elongated form and practical storage combine functionality with timeless provincial character. Traditionally, altar tables like this were used for ancestor worship in China and Mongolia. A family ancestor