Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi Province - Ca 1930 Origin - Persia This refined 19th century sideboard

This refined 19th century sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and is crafted from richly grained camphor wood (樟木

This antique Tibetan butter churn

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In ancient China

They were designed as freestanding units and were more often used in shops and brothels

Chinese Altar Table From Shanxi Province - Ca 1930 Origin - Persia This refined 19th century sideboardThis 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