Tall Walnut Cabinet From Gansu - Late 19th Century Origin - Nepal Carved from teak and finished

Carved from teak and finished with original gilding

193 x 42 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

the design reflects the vibrant aesthetic found throughout Rajasthan's historic homes and furnishings

Vases and jars like these are made on the potters wheel in the traditional way in small workshops in Jingdezhen which is still the center for the best quality porcelain

Tall Walnut Cabinet From Gansu - Late 19th Century Origin - Nepal Carved from teak and finishedThis antique Chinese cabinet is made in the traditional Gansu style and is immediately recognisable with its deer hoof legs. This style of cabinet became popular in Gansu towards the end of the 19th century and the latter part of the Qing Dynasty. They were mostly used for clothing storage and were almost exclusively made from walnut wood with the occasional cabinet made in yumu (northern elm) or Mulberry wood. With 2 drawers and an internal shelf,