Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet Rustic birds and in this case

birds and in this case a Chinese peacock

The drawers are dovetailed and fitted with brass handles

The table comfortably seats six and looks wonderful with our yoke-back side chairs

with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood

lower version of our Two Drawer Coffee Table

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet Rustic birds and in this caseShanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referred to as wedding cabinets. This one is in its original black lacquer finish, still with the old paintings in pale creams and pinks, providing a beautiful contrast against the dark background. The paintings would once have been more vivid and show lillies and other flowers as well as, on the right hand door,