Kang Cabinet Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain beech and fruitwoods - Early

beech and fruitwoods - Early 20thC

The surface has been carefully stripped of its later black paint layer to reveal the original icy blue tones beneath

kitchen utensils

The fittings are original beautifully made wrought iron in the traditional style

Kang Cabinet Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain beech and fruitwoods - EarlyThis elegant antique Chinese kang cabinet from Tianjin is a refined example of traditional Qing dynasty furniture, crafted in the enduring Ming style. Its beautifully balanced proportions and low profile reflect its original use alongside the kanga raised, heated platform that formed the heart of northern Chinese domestic life. The cabinets striking faade is defined by richly figured burr elm panels, whose intricate swirling grain was highly prized