Chinese Black Lacquer Taper Cabinet From Shanxi - Early 19thC Large Mirrors It opened from the top

It opened from the top

while the lower section contains two large drawers and a cash box compartment with three small drawers

From Chinese

allowing the remarkable depth and movement of the glaze to become the focal point

Chinese Black Lacquer Taper Cabinet From Shanxi - Early 19thC Large Mirrors It opened from the topChinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. This black lacquer cabinet dates from the early 19th century and the style is from Shanxi province in Northern China is made from catalpa wood. The age of this piece can clearly be seen from the beautifully lacquered interior and back of the cabinet which is covered in a muted red lacquer. The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some