Two Drawer Walnut Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Dog Gates squatter leg in comparison to

squatter leg in comparison to the more common Shekhawati takhats

is over 150 years old (Qing Dynasty 1644 - 1911)

from the Himalayas to Lanka to heal Lakshmana

The teak has developed a beautiful aged surface over more than a century

Now fitted with a new hanger at the back

Two Drawer Walnut Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Dog Gates squatter leg in comparison toThis exquisite Chinese walnut cabinet is an excellent early to mid Qing dynasty (1644 1911) (1644 1911) piece from Shanxi province. It is constructed from primarily walnut wood (hetaomu) with parts of red elm. Walnut pieces in Shanxi province were often reserved for the most important citizens. This was due to Shanxi being isolated from the rest of China with no access to The Grand Canal and thus very limited access to highly desirable hardwoods such