Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood On stepped octagonal lotus decorated

On stepped octagonal lotus decorated base - made from gilded copper alloy

19 x 16 x 68 cm tall

Dimensions: W32 x D7 x H32

detailed information about its crafting are shown on the bottom of the cabinet

and firing it so the wax melts away

Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood On stepped octagonal lotus decoratedThis 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