Black Lacquer Painted Double Cabinet material-silk Note that dimensions and designs

Note that dimensions and designs vary slightly as each item is unique

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

with a half-shoulder top frame

These each show further male and female figures carved in deep relief

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

Black Lacquer Painted Double Cabinet material-silk Note that dimensions and designsShanxi, 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