Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar western China

western China

Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside

A painted Mongolian cabinet with original painting dating from the 19th century

its raised tail detailed with feather-like motifs

86 x 73 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar western ChinaThis 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