Black Painted Double Cabinet with Curios d40 with hands together as if

with hands together as if in prayer

in our cream lacquer finish

Ours is in elm with a rattan seat panel and the curved back splat features a dragon in carved relief

The gold has largely worn away to show just the dark base underneath

unlike in other Asian countries

Black Painted Double Cabinet with Curios d40 with hands together as ifShanxi, circa 1830 This richly decorated sideboard originates from Shanxi province and dates to the early nineteenth century. Shanxis furniture making traditions during the late Qing period were renowned for their strong forms and expressive painted decoration, and this piece is an excellent example of that style. With its dark lacquered surface, warm ochre and red pigments, and imagery drawn from scholarly and auspicious themes, the cabinet has an