{"product_id":"burgundy-lacquered-chinese-altar-table","title":"Burgundy Lacquered Chinese Altar Table - Ca 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic Chinese altar table dates to the turn of the century circa 1900. It perfectly suits a corridor or living room. The frame is constructed from red elm (jumu) wood, highly valued in China and has developed a wonderful patina over time. It was originally fully coated in burgundy lacquer which is still intact today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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":53550872068405,"sku":"M598","price":1155.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M598-Detail-6.jpg?v=1789232239","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/burgundy-lacquered-chinese-altar-table","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}