Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Period - Late 18th Century 5 x 53 cm(w x

5 x 53 cm(w x d x h)

They were usually made from locally sourced wood

This particular piece comes with an original spoon and engraved inscription

Option 2 : 18 x 18 x 9

120 x 62 x 47 (wxdxh cms)

Cypress Altar Table From Jiangsu - 19th Century Period - Late 18th Century 5 x 53 cm(w xThis 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