Ming Style Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - Late 18thC Rustic Elegance pegged corner joints

pegged corner joints

Choksars occupied an important place within temples and monasteries

pair of fitted drawers

bringing healing and positive transformation to the wearer

Ming Style Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - Late 18thC Rustic Elegance pegged corner jointsMade in the late 18th century in the classic Chinese Ming dynasty style (1368 1644) , this elm altar table is from Shanxi Province and is narrow enough to be used as beautiful hallway table. 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 household. Woods used are elm, red elm, walnut & more rarely cypress & pear