Kang Low Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Statues This hand painted Chinese reproduction

This hand painted Chinese reproduction blue & white porcelain tea caddy is hand painted and hand made in the traditional way

softly crackled ivory neck

Cabinets like this were constructed from cedar or pine and painted using mineral pigments

Materials: Paulownia (kiri) and elm

Kang Low Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Statues This hand painted Chinese reproductionThis antique Chinese kang cabinet is from Tianjin area. It's constructed from catalpa wood (qiu mu, ) in the traditional Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing dynasty, 1644 1911). Kang cabinets like this one are ideal for use beneath a TV or sound system and date from the 19th century. These were used beside the Kang which was a raised stone platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes. Traditionally, this was heated from