Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting The rich rust red tones

The rich rust red tones are complimented with bright dramatic floral motifs

celebrating over a millennium of ceramic craftsmanship

making this an ideal storage solution for any home

35 x 35 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

it has developed a beautifully mellow

Red Elm Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Lighting The rich rust red tonesThis elegant antique Qing dynasty Chinese altar table dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from red elm (jumu) in a style often described as a 'recessed leg painters table'. This style originated in the Song dynasty (960 1279AD). The legs were recessed and splayed to provide stability. These pieces were multifunctional but were predominantly used as family altar tables. They also doubled as tables for calligraphy, painting and writing by