Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet Side Table Wheels like this one were

Wheels like this one were used to spin wool or silk fibres into yarn for fabrics and to a certain extent are still used in China today

Each one is individual so may vary slightly from the example shown

are crafted from beautiful walnut wood with a rich patina acquired over years of use

The cabinet features traditional colours for this type of piece

and ceramics

Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet Side Table Wheels like this one wereShanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as part of a dowry for a bride, filled with silks, fabrics and other expensive gifts. The black lacquer finish and detailed paintings, depicting various bronzes, vases and other scholarly symbols along with flowers and various figures, are original, while the door hardware is likely a more recent replacement.