Antique Miniature Chinese Altar Table Iconography made up of irregular square-cut

made up of irregular square-cut graduated lapis beads highlighted with sterling silver spacer beads and finished with a sterling silver clasp

headrests support the head by cradling it along the jawline

This tribal stele relief carving depicts a very rudimentary image of the Hindu god Shiva

it would be at home in a museum or gallery dedicated to historical Indian art

Circa 1930

Antique Miniature Chinese Altar Table Iconography made up of irregular square-cutMiniature Chinese altar table. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, Shanxi Provence, A classic piece in the style known as scholar's furniture. Yang Mu (poplar wood) & red lacquer. Open carved, trestle style with everted flanges, pierced flower and cloud spandrel decoration. Condition: Age and losses to the lacquer. Measurements: Length 42 cm, width 12 cm, height 13 cm