Black Shanxi Painted Armoire material-resin or personal belongings

or personal belongings

shape and patina

Fitted on wooden dowels directly into the cabinet's frames

The lotus flower is an important motif in Tibetan Buddhist as a symbol for rebirth and so is often seen on altar cabinets from the region

An iconic design

Black Shanxi Painted Armoire material-resin or personal belongingsShanxi, circa 1880 This striking cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, originates from Shanxi in northern China and is finished in a deep black lacquer that has aged beautifully over time. The doors are finely decorated with landscape scenes in gold, red and green, delicately painted to show pavilions, trees, and distant mountains. The design evokes the serene beauty of traditional Chinese garden settings, where architecture and nature exist in