Altar Table, Black Lacquer w95 which contrast well with the

which contrast well with the red lacquer background

The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and chests that were made to be given as part of a wedding settlement

The back of the unit includes holes for feeding through wires

rich dark lacquer finish

Altar Table, Black Lacquer w95 which contrast well with theOur black lacquer version is smaller than most original altar tables, making it more practical in a modern western home, but is in a classic design with wonderful carvings at the top of each leg. Chinese altar tables were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general surfaces to display flowers, vases or other prized possessions. The carvings show scrolling 'chi' dragons a common motif on furniture of the Qing