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Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
About the Item
This 19th-century Mongolian storage coffer balances a streamlined silhouette with textured, wabi-sabi materials. Also referred to as a herdsman's chest, the four-door sideboard is expertly crafted of walnut using mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of nails or screws. Originally configured to open from the top, the cabinet has been modified with front-facing doors and an interior shelf, with elegant bridle joinery visible at the corners of each door. Beautifully proportioned, the coffer is enveloped in a rich brown lacquer stippled with wear from years of use. Clean-lined and timeless, the coffer is finished with full moon brass lock plates and a smooth patina that calls to be touched.
Additional Dimensions:
Door Opening: 24"W x 19"H
Upper Shelf: 12"H
Lower Shelf: 10"H
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 62.25 in (158.12 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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