Butterfly cabinet
Price: € 1.400,00
A stunning carved elm-wood “butterfly coffer” from Shanxi Province.
The cabinet has a sturdy rectangular top and a richly carved front panel. The decoration features finely worked auspicious motifs, including scrolling foliage, a deer standing beside a flowering plum tree, and temple lions, among other elements. The pair of drawers is fitted with teardrop-shaped brass drop pulls.
The front is flanked by carved spandrels with a sinuous geometric dragon motif. The cabinet stands on four channelled square legs.
Period: China, mid-20th century.
Shanxi Province is traditionally known for its refined woodworking and accomplished carving techniques, which are clearly reflected in this piece.
Dimensions:
Height 80 cm, width 107 cm, depth 51.2 cm
In very good restored condition, with some traces of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
