Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 made up of individual pieces

made up of individual pieces of wood fitted together with mortis and tenon joints

doing away with the need for metal hinges and giving a very clean

as well as the 'S' shaped backrest with a symbol in carved relief - a bat for good luck or a butterfly for happiness

It has the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version

The colourful butterflies on the doors are framed on the outside with flowers in gold

Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 made up of individual piecesThis smaller sized black lacquer, painted cabinet is great as a side table or next to a bed. The painted designs in gold on the doors and bottom frame show vases, bronzes and other valuable possessions typical of an ancient Chinese household a common theme on cabinets throughout China. The doors are set directly into the cabinet frame with wooden pegs rather than on metal hinges, providing a simple surface for the decoration. The cabinet has a single,