Red Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s

bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s artisan heritage into the home

The Tang dynasty had its capital at Chang an which is modern day Xian

44 x 44 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

made from old reclaimed wood

This one has two shades of olive with a mulberry dot

Red Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes bringing a touch of Rajasthan’sThis elegant antique red lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet. This style of cabinet would have been used by scholars for storing clothes and objects used in the pursuit of wisdom. Remnants of the painting are visible; On the left door, three men sail across a river of waterlilies on a traditional Chinese boat. The right door shows a traditional village scene with residents of the town sitting down to eat