Tibetan Trailing Vines Cabinet, c. 1900

This very fine 19th century cabinet from Northern China is made of ironwood. Iron wood, known in Mandarin as Tieli and prized by collectors, comes from the tallest Chinese hardwood tree and is very durable with a coarse texture and distinctive open grain. This substantial cabinet projects quiet harmony and balanced tension among its austere construction, rich timber, and thoughtfully placed handmade white brass hardware...

This unusual 19th-century low cabinet is a distinctive form of Tibetan furniture known as a pegam or book chest. Used in the personal chambers of Tibetan monks or as an altar surface...

This low two-drawer chest is a 19th-century coffer from northern China or Mongolia and was repainted with bright colors in the early 20th century in the style of Tibetan painted furniture. The top surface has been painted with verdant mountainous landscape dotted with grazing animals, colorful flowers and dancing figures. Crashing waves churn along a river in the foreground and plumes of smoke billow from hilltop fires in the distance. The front panels and drawers are painted with intricate scrollwork and ribbon-clad Buddhist auspicious symbols, including the parasol, the treasure vase, the conch shell, the endless knot, the pair of golden fishes, the banner of victory, and the wheel of life. These symbols of good fortune represent the offerings that were made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha when he attained enlightenment. The sides are painted with a lotus flower surrounding the Three Jewels...

This elegant 19th-century coffer was crafted of elm (yumu) with a square corner frame and four doors, each decorated with a traditional bird-and-flower painting. The serene garden vi...

Truly stunning 19th century cabinet from Tibet with hand painted details. There is one shelf inside with small drawers. Items can be stored above and below the shelf. Good vintage...

38.5? Antique Chinese paneled cabinet Fujian China Richly patinaed cabinet with hand painted panels in gold depicting regional floral and ...

19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...

19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A superb characterful piece in original lacquered paint with decorative floral tribal p...