Red and Gold Antique Shanxi Cabinet Chair With a round brass clasp

With a round brass clasp

adds character and showcases a charming patina that has developed over years of use

with the various characters and scenes shown accordingly

is in a style referred to as a 'Buddha cabinet'

a pheasant - a bird sometimes interchanged with a phoenix as a symbol of beauty and good fortune

Red and Gold Antique Shanxi Cabinet Chair With a round brass claspShanxi, circa 1830 This striking cabinet originates from Shanxi province and dates to the early nineteenth century. Shanxi was one of the cultural and economic powerhouses of northern China during the Qing dynasty, and its furniture is still admired today for its durability, rich lacquer finishes and distinctive painted decoration. This piece exemplifies that tradition with its vibrant red lacquer exterior and softly worn gilt landscape scenes. The