Late 18th Century Dark Lacquered Hand-painted Chinese Book Cabinet Decorative The speckling of paint on

The speckling of paint on the wood creates a stunning rustic feel to this piece

and is made from elm with good patination and original lacquer

but this only adds to the beauty of this chair

compared to the green glaze that was used later

Plate 3: This particular plate potentially depicts a scholar or sage writing

Late 18th Century Dark Lacquered Hand-painted Chinese Book Cabinet Decorative The speckling of paint onThis beautiful book cabinet originated in China within the Qing dynasty. It was handmade and hand carved in the 18th century, and has a stunning dark lacquer finish. The cabinet has all of its original metalwork, however, it does have some age related marks and it has had some repairs overtime. The hand painted illustrations are what truly showcase the quality of this piece as they are bursting with symbolism. The red flowers symbolise the longevity