Red and Gold Antique Shanxi Cabinet Chair with the various characters and

with the various characters and scenes shown accordingly

a pheasant - a bird sometimes interchanged with a phoenix as a symbol of beauty and good fortune

Our apothecary cabinet is a slightly more modern interpretation of the classic medicine chest

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but harks back to the deco designs of a hundred years ago or even to ancient Aztec styles

Red and Gold Antique Shanxi Cabinet Chair with the various characters andShanxi, circa 1830 This striking cabinet originates from Shanxi province and dates to the early nineteenth century. Shanxi was one of the cultural and economic powerhouses of northern China during the Qing dynasty, and its furniture is still admired today for its durability, rich lacquer finishes and distinctive painted decoration. This piece exemplifies that tradition with its vibrant red lacquer exterior and softly worn gilt landscape scenes. The