Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Table - 19th Century Large Mirrors Dowry chests from Saurashtra and

Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'majus'

it offers both functionality and rustic charm—ideal for use as storage for logs

this pithara now makes a striking console or storage piece in a hallway or living space

including exquisite peacock motifs—symbolising beauty and renewal in Indian design—and a central stylised lotus rosette

Mongolian Sideboard with original painting dating from the 19th century

Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Table - 19th Century Large Mirrors Dowry chests from Saurashtra andThis elegant Chinese altar table is made in classic Ming style dating from the 19th century and is originally from Shanxi. They were always long & narrow in form a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture. Altar tables were used for ancestor worship in China. This piece was once fully black lacquered and with use, the wood grain is partially visible. Usually, a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit &