{"product_id":"lacquered-cypress-altar-table","title":"Lacquered Cypress Altar Table From Shanxi - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic antique Chinese altar table is constructed in the classic Ming style with elm scroll ends (everted flanges). This elegant altar table perfectly suits a corridor or living room. The top is a single piece of cypress wood (\u003cem\u003ebaimu\u003c\/em\u003e), highly valued in China and has developed a wonderful patina over time. It was originally fully coated in burgundy lacquer however this has worn away on the tabletop. \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\u003eFrom China\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":53551273673013,"sku":"M703","price":1802.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M703.jpg?v=1789233227","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/lacquered-cypress-altar-table","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}