Antique Chinese Shanxi 2-Drawer Chest

Description

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a frame and floating 2-panel plank top, two large drawers with carved cartouche drawer fronts having trident shapes within and each drawer with a brass center ring pull. Beneath the drawers is a hidden storage compartment fronted by three panels, the top extends beyond the sides of the cabinet with spandrels having simple carving underneath and a matching beaded edge carved apron beneath.
Bleached patina with some stains and repairs, some components may be later, waxed finish, overall fine condition.
34-1/2 in. High x 40-3/4 in. Wide x 28 in. Deep. (88 x 103.5 x 71cm)
46 lbs.
Early 20th century.