Antique Miniature Chinese Altar Table Iconography mathematical placement of coloured bands

mathematical placement of coloured bands when formatting the warp on a backstrap loom

width 21 cm

these small black onyx earring studs are hand made from sterling silver and set with onyx cabochons

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

Antique Miniature Chinese Altar Table Iconography mathematical placement of coloured bandsMiniature 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