Small-leaf sandalwood Qianlong cloud and dragon cabinet

Length: 46cm, Width: 33cm, Height: 67.5cm, Weight: 12kg

This dragon and cloud cabinet is carved from rare Indian rosewood, which is solid, has a fine and dense grain, and is as delicate as cow hair, with an elegant and deep color. The carving is quite exquisite, with skillful and swift knife work. The dragon and cloud are vividly depicted and lifelike, demonstrating an extremely high level of wood carving craftsmanship.

Rosewood takes hundreds of years to mature and is considered the finest hardwood. It was the most precious material for furniture during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Because of its slow growth, it takes hundreds of years to mature, and large pieces are extremely rare. There is a saying that an inch of rosewood is worth an inch of gold, and it is also known as the "gold among woods".

Every chisel and scissor stroke embodies the spirit of craftsmanship. Inheriting the past and ushering in the future, we create masterpieces.

While it feels hard and indestructible to the touch, its fibers are fine and its bonding is excellent, making it easy to work with without chipping or obstruction during carving, and its cross-sections can also be carved. The grain of rosewood is delicate and flowing, with endless variations, and its deep color gives it a dignified, elegant, and beautiful appearance. Therefore, rosewood is undoubtedly the most exquisitely carved material in Chinese furniture.