Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet Console Table For the Chinese the butterfly

For the Chinese the butterfly is a symbol of joy and marital happiness

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Carved Chinese Temple Cabinet Console Table For the Chinese the butterflyShaanxi, circa 1800 This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian. It is at least 200 years old and still has its original dark red and black lacquer finish and wonderful carvings around the frame, drawers and outer panels. The deep, ornate carvings are distinctive of furniture produced in the Shaanxi region and depict various flowers. The two front feet are also