Red & Black Painted Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Mango Wood The doors are decorated with

The doors are decorated with finely painted gilt chinoiserie panels

3 x 4 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

This mirror can be hung in either portrait or landscape

A rare fusion of automotive nostalgia and cultural tradition

Red & Black Painted Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Mango Wood The doors are decorated withOne of a pair of old Chinese red and black lacquer wedding cabinets from Shanxi province. The other cabinet can be found HERE. This beautifully painted cabinet is adorned with various birds, insects and flowers. There are also stylized patterns around the edges and wise objects, although faded, can still be seen at the bottom of the cabinet. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap