Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 and the 'S' shaped curved

and the 'S' shaped curved back splat on ours shows a dragon in carved relief

It has the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version

as well as the 'S' shaped backrest with a symbol in carved relief - a bat for good luck or a butterfly for happiness

made up of individual pieces of wood fitted together with mortis and tenon joints

The colourful butterflies on the doors are framed on the outside with flowers in gold

Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 and the 'S' shaped curvedThis smaller sized black lacquer, painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed. The painted designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases, bronzes and other valuable possessions typical of an ancient Chinese household a common theme on cabinets throughout China. The doors are set directly into the cabinet frame with wooden pegs rather than on metal hinges, providing a simple surface for the decoration. The cabinet has a single,