Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests their honest craftsmanship and sculptural

their honest craftsmanship and sculptural simplicity make them highly sought-after decorative pieces

Here he is depicted with a sun & moon symbol (nyma dawa) on his head acting as protection for the owner

Materials: Teak with brass and iron fittings

Uses: Trinket box

Materials: Hand carved mango wood with traces of painted decoration

Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests their honest craftsmanship and sculpturalThis Chinese antique noodle cabinet is made from elm wood and is from Tianjin in Northern China. It dates from the late 19th century and its bleached look makes it fit perfectly into a modern kitchen. Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods. Chinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. The styles of 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity. The clean