Description
This antique Chinese Altar cabinet is also known as the "Butterfly Cabinet" in China. The cabinet is made in Ming-style furniture with simple and straight lines, and handcrafted and structured with wooden pegs and tenon structure which is the very traditional craftsmanship for furniture making in ancient China. There is a "secret compartment" under the drawers. Original patina and hardware. Handmade from the combination of cypress and elmwood with beautiful wood grain, the cabinet is very solid and has been kept in excellent condition. Circa early of 19th century.
Size:W41.5" x D23.25" x H32.75"
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Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: in excellent condition.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Elm
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Size:W41.5" x D23.25" x H32.75"
(
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: in excellent condition.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Elm
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: China
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; in excellent condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
32.75 x 41.5 x 23.25 in
Antique Chinese Ming Altar Cabinet, Cypress Wood, Circa 1800-1849
Estimate $320-$600
Starting Bid
$160
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