{"product_id":"19th-century-qing-dynasty-wedding-cabinet","title":"19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding Cabinet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, very special elaborately decorated with exceptional gilt painting and lacquerwork.  \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe two central doors feature prominent, recessed oval medallions showcasing a heavily detailed, hand-painted gold landscape. The central panels feature \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eshanshui\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (mountain-and-water) landscapes painted in gold. \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe scenes depict traditional Chinese pagodas, winding mountain paths, trees, and water elements set against a deep, dark lacquer base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe dark lacquer surface exhibits a natural aging texture often referred to by collectors as \"alligator-ing\".  This beautiful cracking pattern develops naturally over many decades and serves as an authentic hallmark of true antique lacquer.  \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eSurrounding the main oval medallions and across the upper paneling are finely carved and gilded openwork scrolls featuring stylized floral and foliage motifs.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e Built in a traditional armoire shape, it includes two large main doors over a pair of lower built-in drawers finished with corresponding gilt details and classical metal hardware.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   The cabinet on the right side has a clothes hanger with three hooks for hanging that rotates 360.  On the left side are three compartment shelfs also three smaller drawers with working locks and keys.  A stunning piece that is completely functional for everyday use.  In very good original condition.   Guangdong Province, Chaozhou China 1870 -1880.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem: HBAY05 size 20D x 38W x 77H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Joseph Gallery \/ One World Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51249472274599,"sku":"HBAY05","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4080\/8359\/files\/HBAY05size42x19x78HA.jpg?v=1787516423","url":"https:\/\/oneworldimports.com\/products\/19th-century-qing-dynasty-wedding-cabinet","provider":" Albert Joseph Gallery \/ One World Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}