Late 19th Century Chinese Two-Part Elm Cabinet with Brush Inscription | Shanxi, c.1885–1905 turkish_rug with iron-red and soft enamel

with iron-red and soft enamel detailing

A little movement in the joints but still very stable

Origin: Southern Europe (Mediterranean)

A beautiful antique Chinese elm altar / console table dating from the Late Qing to early Republic period

Surface wear throughout

Late 19th Century Chinese Two-Part Elm Cabinet with Brush Inscription | Shanxi, c.1885–1905 turkish_rug with iron-red and soft enamelA late 19th century Chinese two part storage cabinet, attributed to the Shanxi region and dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa 18851905. Constructed in solid elm, the cabinet is built in two sections for ease of transport, a practical feature of North Chinese domestic furniture. While robust in construction, the piece remains surprisingly lightweight, reflecting the use of well seasoned elm and efficient panelled joinery rather than unnecessary