Pair of Chinese Jichimu Yuanjiaogui Cabinets On Stands - Qing Dynasty Slippers The lotus is a symbol

The lotus is a symbol of beauty

The interior has been stained by the bindi it originally stored

They were often used as family & temple altars

highlighting the vessel's tactile character and celebrating the beauty of age

The smaller sizes make for lovely pencil pots and the larger sizes are superb for planters and waste paper bins

Pair of Chinese Jichimu Yuanjiaogui Cabinets On Stands - Qing Dynasty Slippers The lotus is a symbolA good pair of Qing dynasty round corner taper cabinets on stands are rare to find. The round corner tapered cabinet, or yuanjiaogui () is one of the most elegant designs in classical Chinese furniture. The shallow tapering shape has a timeless, almost contemporary feel which was so popular the design has changed very little since the Ming (1368 1644) and Qing (1644 1911) dynasties. This style of cabinet with long elongated brass hardware is from