Late Qing Chinese Elm Altar / Console Table – Antique Hand Carved Side Table c.1880–1920 end_table Black ground with gilt highlights

Black ground with gilt highlights

administrative or land registry environment

produced during the Meiji period (circa 1880–1900)

retail display

Historic worm treated and wax-filled

Late Qing Chinese Elm Altar / Console Table – Antique Hand Carved Side Table c.1880–1920 end_table Black ground with gilt highlightsA beautiful antique Chinese elm altar console table dating from the Late Qing to early Republic period, circa 18801920. This elegant long table features a richly aged solid elm top above a hand carved apron decorated with flowing floral and scroll motifs, highlighted by traditional dark lacquered detailing. The slim proportions and clean lines are very much in keeping with classic Chinese scholar and altar furniture of the period. Constructed using