Elm Chinese Taper Cabinet From Shanxi - 19thC Ganesh Statues This piece is a fine

This piece is a fine example of an Anglo-Indian military chest

Includes wired brass fitting

22 x 22 x 35

71 x 71 x 69 (w x d x h cms)

Elm Chinese Taper Cabinet From Shanxi - 19thC Ganesh Statues This piece is a fineThis antique elm Chinese taper cabinet dates to the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644 1911). The style is often known as a round corner cabinet and was first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644). They were originally used as book cabinets by scholars and later, the style became more commonly used for the storage of clothes. The style is from Shanxi province and it is constructed from northern elm (yumu). The simple yet sophisticated design would