Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Display Cabinet.

Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood display cabinet.

Well-carved Chinese 2-part single door glazed hardwood cabinet with pierced angled pediment .

Raised on a heavily carved and pierced base , with the frieze depicting twin opposing dragons chasing the ‘flaming pearl of wisdom’ amongst carved stylised clouds . The legs with carved masks and zoomorphic feet .

The uprights of the cabinet frame carved with coiled dragon designs, and the central pediment also carved with twin dragons chasing the flaming pearl . The side returns of the pediment carved with auspicious bats .

The edges of the oblong door-frame carved with trailing vine or floral designs. The interior fitted with 3 original adjustable shelves with carved edge detail.

In excellent original condition , with crisp well-executed carving throughout.

A superb cabinet in which to display a collection of Chinese and Oriental porcelain or objects .

H 75”

W 32”

D 15”

D (interior) 13”

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.