Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 were reserved for important house

were reserved for important house guests

Traces of paintings on the door panels

honour and wisdom

Traditionally used in China for carrying food such as vegetables and fruit

With a cabinet section at the bottom and 12 drawers above

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 were reserved for important houseShanxi, 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