Black Lacquer Painted Double Cabinet material-silk This was a typical theme

This was a typical theme used for decorating this kind of storage chest and was designed to show the wealth and importance of the owner

is original

Like the cushion covers

which resembles both a yoke and the hats worn by court mandarins

Wooden trunks and chests were extremely common in Chinese homes and used for all kinds of storage

Black Lacquer Painted Double Cabinet material-silk This was a typical themeShanxi, circa 1830 This striking cabinet originates from Shanxi province and dates to around 1830. Made in the classic regional style, it is crafted from elm wood and finished in a deep, rich black lacquer that has worn gently over nearly two centuries of use. The resulting patinamarked by areas of soft crackle, rubbing, and age worn texturegives the piece its unmistakable character and warmth. The front is beautifully decorated with painted floral