Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Jichimu 5 x 3 x 60

5 x 3 x 60

a new bird would sit on a pidha when visiting her new husband's house for the first time leading to their colloquial name of 'marriage chairs'

This unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with painted wildfowl surrounded by floral scenes and flying butterflies on a dark red background

The adze marks from the construction of this spoon combine perfectly with the smooth finish (gained by decades of constant use) and a wonderful rich patina to result in a totally unique decorative piece

Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Material - Jichimu 5 x 3 x 60This traditional antique Chinese altar table is constructed in the classic Ming style. Altar tables perfectly suit a corridor or living room. The top is a single piece of cypress wood (baimu), highly valued in China and has developed a wonderful patina over time. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the