Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Period - Taishō Depicting The Edo theatre

Depicting The Edo theatre

Kizil Ayak rugs take their name from the Kizil Ayak tribe who inhabit Turkmanistan who originally created them as dowry gifts used in Turkmen wedding ceremonies

This door panel features a flying dragon snaking through clouds and clutching a large jewel

but European in origin

103 x 45 x 101 cm (wxdxh)

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Period - Taishō Depicting The Edo theatreThis Chinese kitchen Cabinet dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. Their defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet. This gives them a totally unique look which makes them stand out from other cabinets of their size. This example is one of the finest examples we've seen with faux bamboo chain