Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Shanghai - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars Condition: Structurally sound with surface

Condition: Structurally sound with surface wear consistent with age

Features: Ming-style design

186 x 34 x 87

The original paintings depict traditional scenes of peonies surrounded by censers & vases

The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in form

Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Shanghai - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars Condition: Structurally sound with surfaceThis superb antique Chinese kitchen cabinet dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644 1911). As the name suggests was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. This style of kitchen cabinet's defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet and gives them a completely unique look. This example is from Shanghai and constructed from elm and pine wood. Shanghai & Suzhou are