Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests The bottom skirting is painted

The bottom skirting is painted with delicate flowing floral designs

Uses: Trinket box

It has clear Mughal influences and has traces of the original lime paint finish

Date: Modern construction using 19th-century reclaimed carvings

Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests The bottom skirting is paintedThis Chinese antique noodle cabinet is made from elm wood and is from Tianjin in Northern China. It dates from the late 19th century and its bleached look makes it fit perfectly into a modern kitchen. Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods. Chinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. The styles of 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity. The clean