Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Shanghai - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars it represents the quiet refinement

it represents the quiet refinement of everyday Japanese craftsmanship in the late 19th century

Plate No 78

24 x x 18 x 31 (WxDxH cms)

Virabhadra stands in his classic tribhanga pose with four arms holding a sword

Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Shanghai - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars it represents the quiet refinementThis superb antique Chinese kitchen cabinet dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644 1911). As the name suggests was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. This style of kitchen cabinet's defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet and gives them a completely unique look. This example is from Shanghai and constructed from elm and pine wood. Shanghai & Suzhou are