Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 They show dancing butterflies on

They show dancing butterflies on a backdrop of bamboo and peony flowers in gorgeous

these lovely little side tables

The cabinet is constructed in elm and finished in black lacquer to provide a dramatic backdrop for the painted decoration

Ideal as fruit bowls or just as ornaments

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

Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 They show dancing butterflies onShanxi, 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