Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes These delicate little Chinese lanterns

These delicate little Chinese lanterns in a ball shape are made with a metal wire frame and a red canvas shade

but we picked it up recently in Beijing

Typically stacked in twos or threes in bedrooms or placed on top of cabinets to store winter clothes or bedding

These old buckets have been restored and refinished in a distressed matt blue on the outside

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Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes These delicate little Chinese lanternsQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut