A Chinese Carved Rosewood Altar Table

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, rosewood, rectangular top with an inset panel top, down-ward scrolled ends with pierced carved intertwined panel and faux-bamboo scroll-work, the top edge with repeating faux bamboo carving, pierced caved grapevine skirt, pierced and relief carved faux-bamboo legs with quatrefoil faux-bamboo stretcher panel, shaped stylized scroll feet, decorated to all sides.

40 1/2 x 70 x 16 1/2 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Very good condition; back side of table with some wear to surface on legs and table ends; possible old repairs.