Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar Bound with iron and brass

Bound with iron and brass this is an excellent example of what is now becoming rarer to find on our travels

Dimensions: 42 x 2 x 53

drawer pulls and protective hardware — provide a striking contrast against the lacquered ground while reinforcing the structure

Each piece of wood dates back to the 19th century

Materials: Solid teak with remnants of original painted finish

Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar Bound with iron and brassThis Qing dynasty antique Chinese clothes rail is from Shanxi province and is an excellent example of Qing dynasty domestic Chinese furniture. It is simple in design and of good proportions with carved dragons framing the top rail. As is often found with traditional Qing Chinese furniture it is coated with burgundy lacquer (also known as 'dragons blood' lacquer) which has worn away in places. It is constructred from Chinese northern elm wood (yumu). A