Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies colour-natural which resembles both a yoke

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

These traditional porcelain lidded jars are crafted through the time-honored process of hand throwing on a potter's wheel and hand decorating with a classic blue cobalt pigment

Certainly made by a highly skilled craftsman

Note that sizes and shapes can vary slightly as each jar is individual

The same attractive profile and oriental style are still present

Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies colour-natural which resembles both a yokeShanxi, circa 1860 A remarkable piece of Chinese furniture heritage, this wonderful antique cabinet originates from Shanxi in central China, where such pieces, often referred to as 'Wedding Cabinets' in the west, were generally used for household storage. It would have been made to house precious textiles, fine silks, and other valuable possessions and is in excellent condition for its age. The cabinet is in its original black lacquer finish, with the