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Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

$12,480
£9,265.74
€10,797.13
CA$17,326.27
A$19,380.52
CHF 10,085.74
MX$238,580.85
NOK 128,311.49
SEK 120,381.47
DKK 80,557.38
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About the Item

It's highly unusual to find a Qing dynasty display cabinet with this level of intricacy in its hand carved doors, rails, and side panels. Crafted in China's Hebei province in the mid-19th century, this exquisite cedar cabinet is expertly carved with lattice-like floral and trailing vine motifs and cloaked in a layer of rich dark lacquer. An ideal place to display jades, porcelain, and other esteemed scholars' objects, this cabinet likely stood as the centerpiece of a traditional scholars' studio, carefully selected as a source of beauty and creative inspiration.  Additional dimensions: Top shelf: 32.25" W x 17.25" D x 18.5" H Middle compartment: 32.25" W x 17.25" D x 22.5" H Bottom shelf: 32.25" W x 17.25" D x 20" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.25 in (183.52 cm)Width: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Depth: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Hand-Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACC0041stDibs: LU820012621602

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