{"product_id":"antique-chinese-painted-tiger-cabinet","title":"Painted Tiger Cabinet From Qinghai - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bold and characterful \u003cstrong\u003e19th century painted Tiger cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e is from Qinghai province, in the north-western regions of China where vividly decorated domestic furniture formed an important part of everyday interiors. The front is dominated by a striking \u003cstrong\u003etiger \u003c\/strong\u003ewith wide eyes, pronounced fangs, and animated striped forms. The palette of deep orange, ochre, and black is typical of Qinghai and north-western Chinese painted furniture, giving the cabinet a lively, expressive quality that is both powerful and charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinets like this were \u003cstrong\u003eoriginally designed with a drop-front upper section \u003c\/strong\u003erather than doors (a later customisation). Furniture from this area is recognised for its strong colour, graphic imagery, and confident folk-art style, which makes an immediate visual impact within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger was widely regarded in China as a symbol of strength and protection, believed to ward off misfortune. Similar imagery appears on regional painted doors, furniture, and textiles, especially in Tibet where bold animal motifs carried both decorative and symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single internal shelf and legs have been added to make the piece as functional as it is decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qinghai style, North Western China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted pine with later brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger painted cabinet, Qinghai folk-art decoration, bold original colour, internal shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition with authentic wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e W 113 × D 36 × H 80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight: 27kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551574483253,"sku":"C03082","price":1425.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Antique_Chinese_Painted_Tiger_Cabinet_C03082.jpg?v=1789233762","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/antique-chinese-painted-tiger-cabinet","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}