Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi Province - Ca 1930 Cushions Features: Hindu astrological diagram

Features: Hindu astrological diagram

(plate 20)

A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 44

At North India

5 x 83 cms

Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi Province - Ca 1930 Cushions Features: Hindu astrological diagramThis classic Chinese altar table would have been used as a family altar. It dates to the early 20th century, circa 1930. It is constructed in the classic Qing style with scrolled ends with beautifully carved panels and small dragon heads in a geometric pattern in the end carvings. This elegant altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room. It is constructed from pine wood and has a black burgundy lacquer which has worn in places. Altar tables