Antique Chinese Ming Cabinet, Zelkova Wood, Circa Early of 19th Century

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This authentic Antique Chinese cabinet is known as "Kang" Cabinet in China and made in elegant Ming style with "Horse-Hoof" … Read more This authentic Antique Chinese cabinet is known as "Kang" Cabinet in China and made in elegant Ming style with "Horse-Hoof" legs. Chinese "dragon and scrolls" design ornately carved to decorate the front of the cabinet. Copper Hardware. The cabinet is handcrafted and structured with wooden pegs and tenon structure, which is the very traditional craftsmanship for furniture making in ancient China. Can be used as low coffee table, bench or even TV Stand. Original patina and wear. Made from Zelkova wood with beautiful wood grain, the cabinet is very solid and kept in excellent condition. Circa early of 19th century.

("Kang": In the northern part of China, Kang is a brick-constructed (can be heated in winter) platform, served as a bed and couch. People sat on Kang with their legs either folded or hanging over the side. Furniture such as low-legged desks, tables and cabinets made specifically for the "Kang" accommodated the many activities that took place there. At night, the furniture would be moved to the side of the Kang, and bedding would be brought out for sleeping on the Kang's surface.)

Size: W36" x D10" x H8" See less