Late 19th Century Chinese Two-Part Elm Cabinet with Brush Inscription | Shanxi, c.1885–1905 turkish_rug Nicely thrown with a balanced

Nicely thrown with a balanced

A little movement in the joints but still very stable

with iron-red and soft enamel detailing

in contrast to the endless heat and dust of the desert which occupied a great deal of his working life for over 26 years

Green base leading into a smoked glass

Late 19th Century Chinese Two-Part Elm Cabinet with Brush Inscription | Shanxi, c.1885–1905 turkish_rug Nicely thrown with a balancedA late 19th century Chinese two part storage cabinet, attributed to the Shanxi region and dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa 18851905. Constructed in solid elm, the cabinet is built in two sections for ease of transport, a practical feature of North Chinese domestic furniture. While robust in construction, the piece remains surprisingly lightweight, reflecting the use of well seasoned elm and efficient panelled joinery rather than unnecessary