Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets Another unusual feature are the

Another unusual feature are the rollers on the base

This stone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a parrot

The carving is identical to European chip carving of the 13th century

wide segmented frame

It has a wonderfully smooth texture due to many years constant use

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets Another unusual feature are theThis Chinese kitchen Cabinet dates from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. Their defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet. This gives them a totally unique look which makes them stand out from other cabinets of their size. This example is one of the finest examples we've seen with faux bamboo chain