Long Chinese Ming Style Walnut Console Altar Table antique tables copper scupper features detailed cistern

copper scupper features detailed cistern over a tapering base that would connect to a drain pipe

also echoed on the sides and bottom

Spanish style blue and white tiles were favored in the 17th century to emulate the style of Chinese Export and Delft ceramics

back legs and spiral-turned front legs that terminate on block feet

Long Chinese Ming Style Walnut Console Altar Table antique tables copper scupper features detailed cisternDETAILS This long antique Chinese table was hand crafted with a floating panel top that displays exposed tenons. The thick top surmounts a straight apron flanked by carved and pierced spandrels with a foliate pattern. Each of the plank sides, forming the legs, features a large, round carved and pierced medallion; also with a twining, foliate design. It is a lovely piece that would make a great sideboard or console table. PERIOD Qing Dynasty (1644