Elm Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe expressed through aggressive forms and

expressed through aggressive forms and symbols

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two of which retain their original hinged lids

Elm Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe expressed through aggressive forms andThis graceful antique Chinese side cabinet is from Shanxi in Northern China & dates to the Qing dynasty (16441911) and the 19th century. This style of cabinet is often called a round corner cabinet and the style was first seen in the Ming dynasty. This style of cabinet was a staple in Shanxi province and would have been used both for storage of scrolls & clothes. The cabinet is constructed from northern elm wood ( yumu) and would have been lacquered