Chinese altar table

Wood? by Robert Baker posted Jan 12, 2017 at i purchased this at a garage sale I know it's early 19th century . 7'x 18.5" X 36" not sure what kind of wo ok do it is...I know it's pretty old. There's even a signature[GALLERY=media, 1261]Altar table by Robert Baker posted Jan 12, 2017 at 11:50 AM

Wood? by Robert Baker posted Jan 12, 2017 at 11:50 AM

 

I dont see any real age or quality to your table unfortunately.Google "chinese altar tables" and compare the antique ones to yours,and youll see what I mean.Its a lovely table nonetheless. Just my opinion.

 

Well to tell u the truth the whole table is hand carved, if u notice the samurai,so. that's one piece of wood, it wasn't done with a machine..you can see notches from a blade

 

Why early 19th cent.....and not later ?

Could you post those markings again...

 

It very well could be, I really don't know anything about it..

 

we'll wait for 889 to come along and translate...

 

Huh

 

889 is one of our best translators......not everyone here uses their actual name..

 

Early 19th century would make this 200 years old. I don't see anywhere near 200 years of age to this. It is a nice table and hand carved but think relatively recent (last 50 years or so). Even modern ones are hand carved still.

 

Can I ask why you think 50 yrs? I'm very curious,,,,did u see the signature

 

I can't read the signature but an antique one would likely be unsigned. I just don't see the quality or apparent age signs for this to be antique. This is not even an attempt at a reproduction. Even recently made tables can be made to look antique. This company specializes in just such furniture. Some of it may be old or from recycled wood and parts. You just can't count on it being old despite the look. Don't be fooled by use of the term antique ......

http://www.antiquefurniture-gujin.com/p-Antique-Tables-18644/Antique-altar-table-45459/

Here is one purported to be 19th century (My guess would be late 19th century). Note the difference in quality of the carving and signs of age to the wood from yours.

http://www.lasieexotique.com/FurnitureChina/UH10021.html

.... and another.

 

Boy anything positive, so I bought a piece of junk

 

No,you bought a nice table that probably isnt very old.But its attractive and useful.

 

No...not junk !
It's a lovely side table...& nicely made...
Just not from the 1800's....

 

So when was it made...and what are the markings on it, ,what does one think this is worth