Chinese Red Elm Tapered Cabinet - Qing Dynasty Architectural Doors local coal was mixed with

local coal was mixed with lacquer to achieve this rich

it drops to -20 degrees celsius in northern China

a prized timber native to Rajasthan and often regarded as a regional equivalent to teak

structurally sound

Hand-carved with detailed floral designs

Chinese Red Elm Tapered Cabinet - Qing Dynasty Architectural Doors local coal was mixed withThis antique Chinese taper cabinet dates to the 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644 1911). The style is often known as a round corner cabinet (yuanjiaogui) and was first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368 1644). The pink lacquer found on the interior of the cabinet points to this being an early piece 18th century. It is made from red elm (jumu) in the Suzhou style. The interior consists of three shelves, the middle of which has two attached drawers. Cabinets