Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet Display Cabinet narrow arm posts

narrow arm posts

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

enhanced by the red tassel that comes with all of our trunks

the cabinet offers ample practical storage

thick panels

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet Display Cabinet narrow arm postsShanxi, 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