Red and Gold Wedding Cabinet with Birds Abacus The rounded legs and frames

The rounded legs and frames are typical of furniture from the area

the table is available in our rich warm elm finish to show the beautiful wood grain

golden finish of the seat

while there are two wider drawers at the bottom

whilst bamboo represents strength and resilience

Red and Gold Wedding Cabinet with Birds Abacus The rounded legs and framesShanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful antique cabinet dates from the mid 19th century and comes from Shanxi province in northern China. It is finished in a rich red lacquer that has worn attractively over time, showing a wonderful depth of colour and character. The doors are finely decorated with delicate paintings of birds perched flowering branches, motifs that are rich with traditional Chinese symbolism. The two cranes shown to the bottom of the left