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Tibetan Green & Red Poppy Cabinet

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Crafted in 19th-century Tibet, this extraordinary cabinet is beautifully decorated from end to end with hand-painted floral motifs. Brushed in a cool palette of green, red, blue and gold, the painted facade is a celebration of traditional artistry and harkens back to a bygone era. Hand-painted details reveal the artist's patience and skill, traceable in the intricate linework and tonal shading of every petal.

The cabinet front consists of six inset panels, each painted with a round medallion of green leaves and red blossoms, reminiscent of poppies or peonies. A stylized shou character (壽) emerges from the petals of the centermost flowers, the symbol of longevity. The blossoms are enclosed by a border of blue geometric scrollwork interlaced with leafy vine tendrils and the surrounding frame is further decorated with red-and-green florals against a contrasting golden-yellow field. For use as a sideboard or buffet, the cabinet's originally closed front has been modified to open by four small, front-facing doors, revealing two interior compartments. The back, sides and top of the chest have been left undecorated, save for a layer of black paint that has faded with time to accentuate the underlying chiseled texture.

Additional Dimensions:
Door Openings: 23.5"W x 15.25"D x 14.75"H

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Lacquered & hand-painted wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	c. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CHHG009
Incollect Reference #:	804784

Dimensions

W.	49.75 in;	H.	36.75 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	126.37 cm;	H.	93.35 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.