Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 This attractive little cupboard was

This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood

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Traditionally used in China for carrying food such as vegetables and fruit

This stunning cream version of our wedding cabinet is not typical of the usual colours of black and red found on many antique pieces

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 This attractive little cupboard wasShanxi, circa 1800 This beautifully aged cabinet is made from elm and comes from Shanxi province in northern China, dating to around the beginning of the nineteenth century. It is finished in a rich red lacquer typical of the region, now attractively worn through years of use to reveal a warm, glowing patina. The front is finely decorated with detailed painted landscapes, showing pavilions, mountains, trees and flowing clouds motifs strongly