Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood and firing it so the

and firing it so the wax melts away

This Chinese flower stand dates from the early 20th century and has a concealed drawer

the symbol for a ceremonial scepter symbolising power and good fortune in Buddhist & Chinese folklore

Used for measuring out rice in bazaars and for cooking

Red Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood and firing it so theThis 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