19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet
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Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this spectacular Qing-dynasty cabinet provides the perfect blank canvas for dozens of painted scholars' objects, including vases, censors, brush pots, books and auspicious fruits and flowers. Still vividly colored after centuries of use, the lavish decorations cover the cabinet from top to bottom, complemented by brass moon and dagger hardware.
Additional Dimensions:
Top Shelf: 43.75" W x 19.75" D x 16.5" H
Middle Shelf: 43.75" W x 19.75" D x 17.75" H
Bottom Shelf: 43.75" W x 19.75" D x 22" H
Bottom Compartment: 43.75" W x 19.75" D x 7" H.
Details
- Production timeAvailable Now
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1850
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionGood.
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions
H 72.5 in. x W 49 in. x D 22.75 in.
H 184.15 cm x W 124.46 cm x D 57.79 cm
- Seller locationChicago, IL
- Seller reference numberBJB016
- Reference numberLU820010747523
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