Kang Low Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Statues The frame is painted rich

The frame is painted rich and deep black and hints of older layers of paint can be seen on the kickboard

This hand painted Chinese reproduction blue & white porcelain tea caddy is hand painted and hand made in the traditional way

Each Dhokra piece is unique: the form is first modeled in beeswax

Cabinets like this were constructed from cedar or pine and painted using mineral pigments

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Kang Low Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Statues The frame is painted richThis antique Chinese kang cabinet is from Tianjin area. It's constructed from catalpa wood (qiu mu, ) in the traditional Ming style and dates to the 19th century (Qing dynasty, 1644 1911). Kang cabinets like this one are ideal for use beneath a TV or sound system and date from the 19th century. These were used beside the Kang which was a raised stone platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes. Traditionally, this was heated from