Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet h0 As well as the two

As well as the two large drawers

Three drawers

This lovely tassel comes in a presentation box as show

the middle shelf has two shallow drawers with brass handles

along with all the signs of its long life of service

Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet h0 As well as the twoShanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condition, with the old red lacquer finish and gold decoration. The cabinet would have been produced as part of a wedding dowry, presented to the couple by the bride's parents along with its contents. Red and gold are considered lucky colours in China and so it was common for wedding cabinets to be finished in