Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer antique-sideboard The hinged wooden 'wings' at

The hinged wooden 'wings' at either side of the cabinet can be closed and locked in place with the metal bar and padlock provided

There are two removable shelves in the upper

ornaments and photo frames in a modern reception room

Whilst later ones tended to be very ornate and heavily carved

Each one is created with mortise and tenon joints

Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer antique-sideboard The hinged wooden 'wings' atThis smaller sized black lacquer, painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed. The painted designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases, bronzes and other valuable possessions typical of an ancient Chinese household a common theme on cabinets throughout China. The doors are set directly into the cabinet frame with wooden pegs rather than on metal hinges, providing a simple surface for the decoration. The cabinet has a single,