Turquoise Lacquer 3 Drawer Console Table Origin - Mughal divine head motif

divine head motif

This vibrant red lacquered sideboard hails from Dongbei (Manchuria) and dates to the 1920s

This pretty bobbin shelf would have been custom made for a wealthy Gujarati family

The price reflects the condition

Each piece is painted by hand

Turquoise Lacquer 3 Drawer Console Table Origin - Mughal divine head motifThis turquoise lacquered console table is not antique but it is made from reclaimed wood from old doors. With three drawers, this would look great in a hallway or living room. Console tables (also known as '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