Chinese Export Miniature Cabinet

A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...

Rectangular form with hinged lid opening to a fitted interior, with lower conforming case.

A Chinese export porcelain VOC (Dutch East India Company) dish Canton, Yongzheng period, circa 1730 Diam. 23 cm Executed in rose-pink, ...

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only nine inches tall—is perfectly constructed down to the tiniest minutia. The bookcase was made in northern China out of zitan, a wood prized by furniture makers for its strength and beauty. The joinery...

A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...