{"product_id":"carved-chinese-household-altar-with-figural-relief","title":"Carved Chinese Household Altar with Figural Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis richly carved miniature household altar exemplifies the expressive folk craftsmanship of traditional Chinese domestic worship furniture. Compact in scale yet visually powerful, the altar features a deeply sculpted frontal relief depicting a dynamic narrative scene of figures in motion—possibly warriors, guardians, or auspicious characters—rendered in high relief and animated postures. The surface retains layers of aged red, black, and earthen pigments, with areas of natural loss that reveal the wood beneath, contributing to its sculptural depth and historic character.\u003cbr\u003eThe upper section is framed by simple posts and a back panel, originally intended to support ritual objects, incense holders, or small ancestral tablets. Iron side rings suggest portability or attachment, reinforcing its functional role within a domestic or village shrine setting. The overall form balances ritual purpose with storytelling ornamentation, making it both a spiritual object and a compelling decorative artefact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40985293357128,"sku":"ORIENTAL_0030","price":24800.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6267\/0920\/files\/IMG_3162.jpg?v=1768302955","url":"https:\/\/surroundliving.com\/en-us\/products\/carved-chinese-household-altar-with-figural-relief","provider":"Surround Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}