Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Vases The front is painted onto

The front is painted onto fabric applied to the wood and bound with hard beaten iron

decorative manuscript-style borders

producing porcelain that celebrates centuries of artistic excellence

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Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Vases The front is painted ontoThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet would make a great centerpiece in any room. It's decorated with faded giltwork which would once have depicted scenes from the countryside. Flowers can be seen in the lower panels. This style of panelled cabinet is often called a wedding cabinet and this particular piece is from a provincial area in Shanxi, Northern China. The interior consists of a large interior space separated by a shelf. Lacquer