* A Large Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Qiaotou'an

qing dynasty (1644-1911)
the rectangular top set in a wide frame terminating in flaring terminals, above a beaded apron and spandrels finely carved with kuilongs, the legs joined by two large reticulated panels with openworked lotus and kui decoration, ending in out-curved feet.
Height 34 1/2 x width 53 x depth 30 1/2 inches.

Property sold to benefit the fund of Heritage Museum of Asian Art, Chicago, Illinois

Exhibited:
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, Chicago, Illinois

Overall decent and stable condition with no major restoration. Old scuffs, marks and surface scratches consistent with age and use. Some minor age splits to the spandrels.