A Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Family Altar

late 19th or 20th century, a black lacquered altar highlighted in gilt, has a central opening with sections divided by borders of reticulated gilt decoration carved with auspicious symbols and figures, the floor of the interior has a red ground, the back of the altar is painted in gilt with a faux folding screen of figures in a house surrounded by lush landscape of trees, river and mountains, later light fixture fixed to interior to illuminate the shrine.
30 1/4 x 27 x 17 1/2 in.
From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina
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Some losses and scratches to edges and surface; late light fixture fixed to interior floor.