This antique Chinese Altar cabinet is also known as the "Butterfly Cabinet" in China. The cabinet is made of Ming-style furniture with simple and straight lines, and handcrafted and structured with wooden pegs and a tenon structure which is the very traditional craftsmanship for furniture making in ancient China. Original patina and hardware. Handmade from Zelkova wood with beautiful wood grain, the cabinet is very solid and has been kept in excellent condition. Circa early 19th century.