This antique Chinese Altar cabinet is also known as the "Butterfly Cabinet" in China. The cabinet is made in 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. There is a "secret compartment" under the drawers. Original patina and hardware. Handmade from a combination of cypress and elmwood with beautiful wood grain, the cabinet is very solid and has been kept in excellent condition. Circa early of 19th century. Size:W41.5" x D29.5" x H33.5" (