Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Scarf Made in the Yuan Dynasty

Made in the Yuan Dynasty Style

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And A Well-Developed Patina

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Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Scarf Made in the Yuan DynastyThis altar table has a beautiful old red elm top. The legs and scroll ends have been replaced with excellent quality new red elm. The piece remains faithful to the Ming style. Red elm, also known as zelkova or southern elm (jumu) is considered superior to it's northern elm (yumu) cousin as it has a more refined grain structure. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss