Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Alter Table With Brass Staples Textiles or even a unique book

or even a unique book cabinet

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The smaller hook: It has traces of polychromed paintwork

It stands on four small legs and would have originally been used as a wash basin

this art piece would be a fine addition to any home

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Alter Table With Brass Staples Textiles or even a unique bookHere we have a beautiful Chinese console alter table, dating back to the Qing dynasty (1912 1949). Constructed from Chinese elm (Yumu), prized for its durability, this piece reflects the aesthetic transition between the Ming and Qing dynasty. The delicate, geometric fretwork on the apron of the table is highly characteristic of the Qing dynasty as the time period shifted towards more elaborate craftsmanship and complex ornamentation, while the Ming