Altar Cabinet with Carved Spandrels antique-elcectic It is decorated in white

It is decorated in white with a lovely floral pattern and mounted on a brush brass finish metal base

Overall height 75cm

used by the scholarly classes in Beijing

but this one is in its original form

giving a three dimensional feel

Altar Cabinet with Carved Spandrels antique-elcectic It is decorated in whiteBeijing, circa 1880 This large, elegant sideboard originates from Beijing and dates to the late nineteenth century. Crafted from richly toned elm wood, it displays the refined proportions and decorative confidence associated with furniture made for wealthy households during the late Qing dynasty. The cabinet is distinguished by its warm toned, deep brown surface, developed through decades of use. The patina is soft and lustrous, highlighting the