| Item No. | 01149 |
| Description | Dating from the Japanese colonial era through the early-to-mid 20th century, this Taiwanese display cabinet is an exquisite example of East-meets-West transitional design. The piece combines Western architectural elements—such as molded crown cornices, raised panel drawers, and oval glass display panels—with native Taiwanese joinery and cultural motifs. The double upper doors showcase elliptical glass frames surrounded by intricate floral relief carvings, reflecting the unique hybrid aesthetic of the era. Designed for both functional storage and display, the unit provides mid-shelf glass cabinet storage above four drawers outfitted with traditional teardrop brass pulls. Its open-frame base features straight legs and a traditional slatted bottom shelf, originally crafted to promote ventilation off humid floors. Built entirely from native Taiwanese camphor hardwood, it features a warm, rich reddish-brown lacquered finish. |
| Material | Camphor |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Circa | Late 1800 to early 1900 |
| Dimensions | 196.9H x 105.4W x 49.5D cm |
| Provenance | Bai Win Collection |
