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IN THE MANNER OF MING ALTAR $5,080 c. 1850 Shanxi, China Cypress Collection #N033 W: 62.75" D: 16.0" H: 33.0" Over 150 years ago this splendid cypress wood table sat as the centerpiece in a family’s home in China's Shanxi Province. It probably served as their altar, the place where they paid respects to their revered ancestors. The elegant table is inspired by older, classic Ming Dynasty designs highly prized by collectors: the simple stretchers, tapered legs, and beautiful antique patina. 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 773.235.1188 [email protected] P A G O D A R E D . C O M

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Page 1: IN THE MANNER OF MING ALTAR€¦ · Province. It probably served as their altar, the place where they paid respects to their revered ancestors. The elegant table is inspired by older,

IN THE MANNER OF MING ALTAR$5,080c. 1850 • Shanxi, China • Cypress • Collection #N033

W: 62.75" D: 16.0" H: 33.0"

Over 150 years ago this splendid cypress wood table sat as the centerpiece in a family’s home in China's Shanxi

Province. It probably served as their altar, the place where they paid respects to their revered ancestors. The elegant

table is inspired by older, classic Ming Dynasty designs highly prized by collectors: the simple stretchers, tapered legs,

and beautiful antique patina.

1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 • 773.235.1188 • [email protected]

P A G O D A R E D . C O M

Page 2: IN THE MANNER OF MING ALTAR€¦ · Province. It probably served as their altar, the place where they paid respects to their revered ancestors. The elegant table is inspired by older,

IN THE MANNER OF MING ALTARAdditional Dimensions

Table apron to floor: 30"

1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 • 773.235.1188 • [email protected]

P A G O D A R E D . C O M