Kitchen Cabinet From Shandong - 19th Century Shelf clouds and waves

clouds and waves

A carved marble Burmese Buddha

valued for their strength and portability

gesturing to the earth in the bhumisparsa mudraposition

with a central compartment flanked by additional storage spaces and topped by a row of small drawers

Kitchen Cabinet From Shandong - 19th Century Shelf clouds and wavesThis antique Chinese kitchen cabinet from Shandong province was originally made in the 19th century and would have been used in a traditional kitchen to store food items and dry noodles. Instantly recognisable as a kitchen cabinet due to its distinctive latticework doors, it reflects the enduring practicality and craftsmanship of northern Chinese domestic furniture. The pale, naturally weathered surface highlights the fine grain and durability of