Elm Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe and the natural world

and the natural world

ritual oil lamp form

one made for the husband and other other for the wife

This example

expressed through aggressive forms and symbols

Elm Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe and the natural worldThis graceful antique Chinese side cabinet is from Shanxi in Northern China & dates to the Qing dynasty (16441911) and the 19th century. This style of cabinet is often called a round corner cabinet and the style was first seen in the Ming dynasty. This style of cabinet was a staple in Shanxi province and would have been used both for storage of scrolls & clothes. The cabinet is constructed from northern elm wood ( yumu) and would have been lacquered