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Qing Altar Table with Carved Scrolling browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Furniture: Pre 1900: item # 723499 Please refer to our stock # 62-39 when inquiring.
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| The carving is the great appeal on this 19th century Chinese elm wood altar table. Fine pierced lacy scrolling extends across the front, forming a graceful curved apron. Meticulous carvings of perfectly groomed Pekinese or "fou" dogs cavorting amid the scrolling add interest and Qing Period detail. At each end of the apron the carved dogs play with balls; in the center they stand guard over four carved scrolls, an emblem of learning. Pekinese dogs, favored as decorative elements in China since before the time of Confucius, became particularly popular during the Qing years when the Empress Tzu Hsi repeatedly emphasized the similarity in looks between her Pekinese and the Buddhist spirit lion. Because this table most likely was placed against a wall in a Buddhist temple, there are carved aprons on the front and two sides, and the back side is plain. The wood is a rich dark red color. This piece from Shaanxi Province is in good and solid condition, with the top surface showing expected wear and uneven color. Dimensions: height 33-1/2" (85 cm), width 50-1/2" (128 cm), depth 18-1/2" (47 cm). | |||||||||||||||
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