Shanxi Double Painted Black Cabinet MCFIX Designed to represent one of

Designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles'

The doors on this cabinet feature simple landscapes

all picked out in gold

their darkened surfaces complementing the richness of the wood

the drawers are dovetailed and fitted with brass handles

Shanxi Double Painted Black Cabinet MCFIX Designed to represent one ofShanxi, circa 1830 This beautifully proportioned cabinet was crafted in Shanxi province around the early nineteenth century and is a fine example of the richly decorated lacquer furniture for which the region is renowned. Made from elm wood and finished in a deep black lacquer, the piece has developed a wonderfully aged patina, with areas of natural wear and soft speckling that reveal its nearly two centuries of history. Across the front, delicate