Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 often with a central carved

often with a central carved decal and two wing-carvings either side

our wooden trunks hark back to the traditional chests which were extremely common in Chinese homes

practical layout and dark lacquer is highly typical of early 19th-century Shanxi furniture

Ideal as fruit bowls or just as ornaments

these lovely little side tables

Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 often with a central carvedShanxi, circa 1860 A remarkable piece of Chinese furniture heritage, this wonderful antique cabinet originates from Shanxi in central China, where such pieces, often referred to as 'Wedding Cabinets' in the west, were generally used for household storage. It would have been made to house precious textiles, fine silks, and other valuable possessions and is in excellent condition for its age. The cabinet is in its original black lacquer finish, with the