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Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

About the Item

A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior drawers and a removable shelf above an apron and curved spandrels. Elegant hardware includes an original locking mechanism for the exterior drawers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.75 in (174.63 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Ming (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50911stDibs: LU2957316931551
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