Half Immortal Table

 Dimensions: 33h x 42w x 20d
 Wood: Yu
 Origin: Shanxi
 Period: 18th Century
 Catalog#: MM240

 

 

 

A half immortal Table. This half immortal table displays superior workmanship in execution. The tabletop is of standard mortised, mitered and tennoned frame with a floating panel. The legs are in the style of arrow and decorated with the incense stick motif. The legs are joined to the tabletop using inserted shoulder joints. Two stretchers are placed between the legs on the short sides. The superior craftsmanship and the careful selection of grain patterns for this table indicate that this table was either from a very important workshop or made for someone important.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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