Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 and the 'S' shaped curved

and the 'S' shaped curved back splat on ours shows a dragon in carved relief

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

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

Simple in style

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

Chinese Shanxi Curio Cabinet, Black Lacquer d50 and the 'S' shaped curvedThis 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,