Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Coffee Tables 32 x 14 x 63

32 x 14 x 63 (wxdxh cms)

Lid Support Chain

These chests are known as ryobiraki dansu or kannon birake tansu which refers to the double doors on the top half

timeworn surface with natural tonal variation

Floral Vase: W8

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Coffee Tables 32 x 14 x 63A very striking black lacquer Chinese kitchen cabinet dating from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests it 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 particular piece comes with two outward