"The meticulous craftsmanship of the Altar collection, in its desire to honour the process and raw materials, is inspired by the flat-surfaced pieces used in pre-hispanic rituals and ceremonies, ...

“Mesa altar” (19th century) is made ornatewith Bulacan’s signature carabao bone inlays. “Kamagong” or Philippine ebony adorns the borders on the drawers. The aprons and wings are adorned with rococo ...

The altar is dedicated to St Peter. It was originally consecrated on 13th October 1269. The present wooden altar table, normally covered by an embroidered frontal, and reredos above it were designed ...

To preserve the architectural finishes of the Chapel, the only floral decorations permitted are altar table arrangements. Bows may be attached to pews with ribbons, but not with wire. Helium balloons ...

Weeks ago I wrote about the overheated auction scene in Manila and the elegant Baliuag furniture made from Philippine hardwood ornamented with pleasing designs from carabao horn. I was surprised to ...

A small wooden table kept as a family heirloom for years has sold for £278,080 amid speculation it had been made for the Imperial Palace in 19th-century China. Expected to fetch as little as £1,000, ...

The Torah informs us that the Ark (Aron-Exodus 25:11), the Table (Shulhan –Exodus 25:24) and the Altar of Incense (Mizbeiah Miktar Ketoret – Exodus 30:3) were all decorated with rims. Why is this so?

"The meticulous craftsmanship of the Altar collection, in its desire to honour the process and raw materials, is inspired by the flat-surfaced pieces used in pre-hispanic rituals and ceremonies, ...