Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests This richly carved wooden milk

This richly carved wooden milk pot originates from Nepal and dates to the early 20th century

So not only is this a wonderful piece of furniture

It has clear Mughal influences and has traces of the original lime paint finish

Here he is depicted with a sun & moon symbol (nyma dawa) on his head acting as protection for the owner

Date: Modern construction using 19th-century reclaimed carvings

Elm Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Opera Chests This richly carved wooden milkThis Chinese antique noodle cabinet is made from elm wood and is from Tianjin in Northern China. It dates from the late 19th century and its bleached look makes it fit perfectly into a modern kitchen. Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods. Chinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. The styles of 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity. The clean