{"product_id":"chinese-kitchen-cabinet","title":"Chinese Kitchen Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Chinese Kitchen Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (often referred to as a Jiandaoju or food cabinet), dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 19th century to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic period).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Identification \u0026amp; Style Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The prominent slatted (or barred) upper door panels and matching lower open-fretwork base were designed for a highly practical purpose: promoting airflow to keep cooked food, fresh produce, and pastries ventilated and cool while keeping pests out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Elements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e * \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved Aprons\/Panels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The upper door headers feature classic pierced relief carvings of traditional stylized scrollwork, while the lower panels of the main doors show raised relief details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a central round bronze\/brass faceplate with dual drop-ring pulls and a locking pin mechanism typical of provincial northern or eastern Chinese cabinetry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two central utility drawers divide the upper ventilated compartment from the lower slatted storage area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most likely constructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElmwood (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYumu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a mix of regional northern hardwoods, finished with a classic clear or warm brown lacquer coat that highlights the natural grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824865984564,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/E06A8E99-3784-4602-9614-13224C37B917.jpg?v=1779300773","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/chinese-kitchen-cabinet","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}