Large Shanxi Painted Armoire Mirror restored and refinished in colourful

restored and refinished in colourful lacquers and in some cases with painted designs and lettering

this cabinet is a reproduction of pieces typically produced in Shanxi province in central China for hundreds of years and includes shaped brass hardware on the doors

Two shallow drawers provide a great home for keys

Based on a type of Chinese cabinet used for food storage

Overall height 75cm

Large Shanxi Painted Armoire Mirror restored and refinished in colourfulShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece though you would need a large space to house it! It comes from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original red lacquer finish and paintings. This style of cabinet, with an open shelf section above the doors, is known as 'wanli' in Chinese. The top shelf is framed with wonderful open carvings that include a