Painted Elm Altar Table From Qinghai -19th Century Material - Amber the red garnet is a

the red garnet is a stone of commitment and represents love

Simpler in design than Rajasthani lacquer pots they utilise the same red lacquer found on Chinese cabinets

Erasi rugs are Afghan rugs which are created by the Erasi tribe who are nomadic and inhabit mainly Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

The intricate jali (lattice) panel at the top adds both beauty and architectural authenticity

where thick-walled vessels were prized for their durability and excellent heat retention

Painted Elm Altar Table From Qinghai -19th Century Material - Amber the red garnet is aThis ornately carved Chinese altar table is from Qinghai in North West China. It has been relacquered with a modern layer of grey lacquer over yellow lacquer to give a distressed look. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household. They were always long & narrow in form, a configuration seldom found in