Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet Side Table The old lacquer on this

The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful

Beautifully preserved

Two small doors sit centrally within rounded frames

again now quite worn but more visible at the top - most likely retouched more recently

Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet Side Table The old lacquer on thisShanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as part of a dowry for a bride, filled with silks, fabrics and other expensive gifts. The black lacquer finish and detailed paintings, depicting various bronzes, vases and other scholarly symbols along with flowers and various figures, are original, while the door hardware is likely a more recent replacement.