Black Painted Double Cabinet with Curios d40 in our cream lacquer finish

in our cream lacquer finish

with hands together as if in prayer

unlike in other Asian countries

The chest has two full width drawers with two smaller drawers above

The gold has largely worn away to show just the dark base underneath

Black Painted Double Cabinet with Curios d40 in our cream lacquer finishShanxi, circa 1830 This richly decorated sideboard originates from Shanxi province and dates to the early nineteenth century. Shanxis furniture making traditions during the late Qing period were renowned for their strong forms and expressive painted decoration, and this piece is an excellent example of that style. With its dark lacquered surface, warm ochre and red pigments, and imagery drawn from scholarly and auspicious themes, the cabinet has an