The cabinet front consists of four inset panels, each painted with geometric scrollwork interlaced with leafy trailing vines. At the center of each panel, the scrollwork forms a stylized shou character (壽) for longevity, paired with a small bat overhead for added happiness. Dotted with leaves and flower buds, the botanical scrollwork provides contrast to the angular lines of the archaistic meander, as though imbuing tradition with new life. Set against a soft orange field, the green vines evoke imagery of pumpkins or melons, symbols of autumn, endurance and large families.
For use as a sideboard or buffet, the cabinet’s originally closed front has been modified to open by four small, front-facing doors, revealing two interior compartments. The back, sides and top of the chest have been left undecorated, save for a layer of gently faded brown lacquer.
Additional Dimensions:
Door Openings: 31″W x 13.25″D x 11.75″H
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Dimensions:Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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Style:Tibetan(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:PineHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Tibet
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:c. 1900
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: CHHG031Seller: LU820041165792
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