Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet Display Cabinet commonly found throughout China

commonly found throughout China

thick panels

the panels are sold as a pair

Single stretchers reinforce the frame along with a lower footrest at the front

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet Display Cabinet commonly found throughout ChinaShanxi, 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