{"product_id":"altar-table-from-shanxi","title":"Elm Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Chinese Ming style altar table dates from the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century and was once covered in a burgundy lacquer. It is constructed from a single plank of thick northern elm wood (yumu). Much of the lacquer has worn away over the years leaving a pleasing patchy rustic look. We have sensitively restored this piece conserving its original finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAltar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table \u0026amp; joss sticks lit \u0026amp; placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long \u0026amp; narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e177 x 36 x 85 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550982725941,"sku":"C2017","price":1656.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C2017.jpg?v=1789232696","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/altar-table-from-shanxi","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}