Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet l180 The butterfly is a symbol

The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese

The table is simple in style

Our warm elm version has a rattan covered seat and curved backrest for comfort

Wall mounted or stood against a wall

Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet l180 The butterfly is a symbolQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut