A Chinese Carved Wood and Painted Moon Cabinet

Late 19th or early 20th century, a rare moon view cabinet with large circle opening to front, carved wood with archaic scrolling pattern against a red ground, fits together without nails in traditional Chinese building method using interlocking joinery.




48 1/4 x 49 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.

Collection of Mr. John Sylvester, Jr.