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19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

$ 1267.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Featured Refinements: Chinese Altar Table
  • Condition: Good; structurally sound, old worn antique finish, minor shrinkage at top, splitting (naturals observed on 1 leg and 2 atop table surface at a corner), distress wear, see images.
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Region of Origin: China
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Color: Brown
  • California Prop 65 Warning: N/A

    Description

    The late Qing period Chinese altar table, carved wood mortised through and pinned construction, features a rectangular top above a carved key-fret and pierced frieze design (forest scene of a standing fox), apron and side panels mirrored on two sides, square legs reinforced by stretchers below terminate in scroll work feet.
    Note: A mythical fox entity, originating from Chinese mythology, is a common motif in East Asian mythology. In East Asian folklore, foxes are depicted as a familiar spirit possessed of magic powers. These foxes are depicted as mischievous, usually tricking other people, with the ability to disguise themselves as a beautiful woman.