Red & Black Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi Province - 19th Century
This elegant antique red and black lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet. This style of cabinet would have been used by scholars for storing clothes and objects used in the pursuit of wisdom. Originally have had gilt painting on the doors. Remnants of the painting are visible; a vase and flowers - scholarly designs to inspire wisdom.
Two doors open outwards to reveal a large interior space separated by a single shelf.
Dimensions:
74 x 41 x 87 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
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Red & Black Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi Province - 19th Century
This elegant antique red and black lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet. This style of cabinet would have been used by scholars for storing clothes and objects used in the pursuit of wisdom. Originally have had gilt painting on the doors. Remnants of the painting are visible; a vase and flowers - scholarly designs to inspire wisdom.
Two doors open outwards to reveal a large interior space separated by a single shelf.
Dimensions:
74 x 41 x 87 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
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This elegant antique red and black lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet. This style of cabinet would have been used by scholars for storing clothes and objects used in the pursuit of wisdom. Originally have had gilt painting on the doors. Remnants of the painting are visible; a vase and flowers - scholarly designs to inspire wisdom.
Two doors open outwards to reveal a large interior space separated by a single shelf.
Dimensions:
74 x 41 x 87 (wxdxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
