Red Lacquer Incense Table

Length: 28cm Width: 28cm Height: 38cm

Lacquer furniture has always been a mainstream style of high-end furniture in ancient China. Early Ming dynasty lacquer furniture is extremely rare. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, based on tradition and etiquette, lacquered furniture was required for the most solemn occasions. This incense stand has a thick layer of lacquer and a bright color. Its overall design is elegant and simple, with flowing lines and exquisite craftsmanship, embodying a profound cultural heritage that has endured through the ages.

An incense stand, as the name suggests, is a table used to hold incense burners and incense utensils, and is an important piece of furniture in a study or Buddhist shrine. Ancient books provide detailed descriptions of incense stands: "There are two types of incense stands in a study. The taller one is two feet eight inches high. The tabletop is made of marble, agate, or lacquered or polished wood. It is used to hold citron stones, or to display beautiful stones, or to place incense trays, or to place flower vases to hold many flowers, or to hold a single incense burner. This is a tall table." It can be seen that incense stands were not only used to place incense burners, but also as decorative art pieces used by scholars to embellish their elegant rooms.

In wealthy families, incense stands are placed in halls or courtyards, so the design of incense stands can ensure that the beautiful shape can be seen from all 360 degrees. Whether it has three legs, four corners, or five legs, the design will emphasize the symmetrical and high-class Chinese aesthetics.
Many modern people place this incense stand in their homes to offer incense, place it on top of the incense burner, decorate the space, or display decorative items with Chinese style.