Early 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Description

A very nice late 19th or early 20th Century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table is late Qing Dynasty and has a great old crazed painted finish and a nice patina to the smoothed over Elm wood top.

Condition: repairs to the bottom of two of the feet, worn old finish, center drawer divider replaced at some point, some drawer hasp hardware missing on the small drawers.

Measurements: Top measures 41" x 21" x 33" tall.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The usual surface imperfections as one would expect with age

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The usual surface imperfections as one would expect with age

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

33 x 41 x 21 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Alter Table

Lot 0324

Estimate $650-$1,130

Oct 17, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT

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$320

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