Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Lacquer Cabinets

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Description

19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese export lacquer cabinets on stands.

Physical Form & Dimensions:

Configuration: A matched pair of rectangular, square-cornered … Read more 19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese export lacquer cabinets on stands.

Physical Form & Dimensions:

Configuration: A matched pair of rectangular, square-cornered storage cabinets.

Doors: Each cabinet features a pair of raised-panel double doors flush with the frame.

Stands: The cabinets rest on separate, stylized black wood puzzle-form framework bases. The stands feature integrated geometric openwork low shelves.

Artistic Decoration (Chinoiserie)Ground: Deep, multi-layered natural black lacquer surface. It shows historic craquelure and authentic surface contraction from age.

Narrative Panels: The main door panels feature hand-painted gilt (gold leaf) courtly narrative scenes. They depict traditional figures interacting inside open-air pavilions, garden pagodas, and stylized landscapes.

Borders: The outer framing features delicate, continuous scrolling gilt foliage, floral patterns, and classic geometric diaper borders.

Hardware Details

Hinges: Authentic 19th-century heavy brass flush corner plates with secure pinning.

Central Lock Plate: Matching heavy rectangular brass center locking medallions on each pair of doors.

Pull Tabs: Thick rectangular drop-pull handles integrated seamlessly into the brass faceplates. See less