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Late 19th Century Tall Tapered Red & Gold Carved Cabinet

About the Item

A tall round corner tapered cabinet with relief carvings from the Northern Jiangsu region, commonly known as Subei region, China. The panels are carved with roundels of flowers from the four seasons. The flowers in the top panels are peony and water lily, representing spring and summer, and they are held in bronze vessels on a small curved stand. The two smaller panels in the middle has the Buddha's hand citron and peaches, representing happiness and long life. The flowers in the bottom panels are chrysanthemum and bamboo, representing autumn and winter. This piece is in very good condition, and its original red colour is beautiful. The gold painting on the carvings have faded but it only adds to the character of the overall look. There is a hidden compartment at the bottom, the access panel of this compartment has been replaced.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 85.83 in (218 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 24.81 in (63 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repairs to joints were done in China. Wear consistent with age and use. The hardware itself is quite thin, but this is the original one that was on the cabinet. There is some gold painting on the handles as well and we have left it as it is.
  • Seller Location:
    Singapore, SG
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Tall red & gold carved Subei tapered cabinet1stDibs: LU4009118287482
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