Antique Chinese Altar Table - 19th Century Chest of Drawers creativity

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the Miao have worn silver jewelry

These vintage dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom form a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri

This porcelain rice bowl is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

The carving is in the Mughal style

Antique Chinese Altar Table - 19th Century Chest of Drawers creativityThis exquisite 19th century lacquer altar table from Fujian is a masterwork of southern Chinese craftsmanship. The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life, ceremony, and reverence each vignette reflecting the cultural sophistication of Qing dynasty artisans. The table's sculptural apron and cabriole legs are carved in dynamic scrollwork, then highlighted with delicate