Chinese Shanxi Province Poplar Buddhist Shrine or Tablet House antique vases Indistinct signature (lower right)

Indistinct signature (lower right)

It features a scalloped

Secondary wood: teak

Scandinavian open arm chair was hand crafted and features a colorful

Width 31 Depth 23 Height 14

Chinese Shanxi Province Poplar Buddhist Shrine or Tablet House antique vases Indistinct signature (lower right)DETAILS Hand crafted to house altar accoutrements, this antique Chinese buddha shrine is made like the facade of a house; with a sloping, tall roof, double doors that display floral, carved details, echoed throughout the front, and side pilasters. Note, also, the interesting finials at the sides of the roof peak. The example is especially finely proportioned and a lovely, decorative piece. These architectural shrines were also used to contain spirit