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Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900
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Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

Decorative Chinese display cabinet dating to circa 1900

Asymmetrical arrangement of open shelves, cupboards and display compartments

Inset panels decorated with birds and flowers in mother-of-pearl and coloured hardstone

Carved and pierced borders with traditional scrolling motifs

Raised on a shaped open base with square legs

A highly decorative piece for displaying porcelain, bronzes or other collectables

If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

50.8 (129) x 23.6 (60) x 78.7 (200) RS

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Chinese Ebonised Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236831
Description
Decorative Chinese display cabinet dating to circa 1900

Asymmetrical arrangement of open shelves, cupboards and display compartments

Inset panels decorated with birds and flowers in mother-of-pearl and coloured hardstone

fig 1. An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays.
fig 1. Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900

Carved and pierced borders with traditional scrolling motifs

Raised on a shaped open base with square legs

A highly decorative piece for displaying porcelain, bronzes or other collectables

“
If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays.
fig 2. Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

50.8 (129) x 23.6 (60) x 78.7 (200) RS

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Chinese Ebonised Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236831
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays.

Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900

Archive II An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View II
Archive III An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View III
Archive IV An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View IV
Archive V An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View V
Archive VI An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View VI
Archive VII An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View VII
Archive VIII An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View VIII
Archive IX An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View IX
Archive X An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View X
Archive XI An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View XI
Archive XII An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays. View XII
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An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays.
Chinese Qing Ebonised Cabinet Bookcase Mother of Pearl 1900
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An antique ebonised Chinese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced fretwork, and panels decorated with mother-of-pearl crane and botanical inlays.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialEbonised Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone
  • ColourEbonised Black
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Crane and botanical motifs, Asymmetrical shelving, Pierced fretwork
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Late Qing dynasty furniture often features dark or ebonised hardwoods, intricate inlay work using shell or bone, and asymmetrical shelving arrangements designed for displaying prized ceramics and scholarly objects.

Traditional pieces utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood or ebonised timber, decorated with precisely cut nacre shell, bone, or soapstone carved into intricate flora and fauna motifs.

Authentic Qing era cabinets exhibit hand-carved joinery without modern screws, natural shell or bone inlays showing subtle tonal variations, and hand-applied ebonised or lacquered finishes displaying genuine age wear.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall as a focal point, populating its asymmetrical compartments with contemporary ceramics, minimal glassware, or books to create a contrast between traditional joinery and modern design.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or inlay detachment, and avoid harsh chemical polishes.
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