{"product_id":"black-lacquer-chinese-altar-table","title":"Black Lacquer Altar Table from Shanxi - Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\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. Woods used are Elm, red elm, walnut \u0026amp; more rarely cypress \u0026amp; pear. Our pieces are mostly 19th century \u0026amp; early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550817771829,"sku":"C1853","price":2658.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C1853.jpg?v=1789231911","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/black-lacquer-chinese-altar-table","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}