Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 Traditionally used in China for

Traditionally used in China for carrying food such as vegetables and fruit

With a cabinet section at the bottom and 12 drawers above

rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing

This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood

In some cases these would hold dozens of drawers

Red Painted Shanxi Side Cabinet w145 Traditionally used in China forShanxi, circa 1800 This beautifully aged cabinet is made from elm and comes from Shanxi province in northern China, dating to around the beginning of the nineteenth century. It is finished in a rich red lacquer typical of the region, now attractively worn through years of use to reveal a warm, glowing patina. The front is finely decorated with detailed painted landscapes, showing pavilions, mountains, trees and flowing clouds motifs strongly