Carved Shanxi Cabinet Outdoor 000 years ago and have

000 years ago and have played a significant role in the country's history and development

They are based on the wonderful pieces produced for centuries in Shanxi province in central China

or as a small sideboard

The feet are in a classic Chinese 'horse hoof' design and it is made using traditional

were commonly used by Chinese scholars of the Qing dynasty

Carved Shanxi Cabinet Outdoor 000 years ago and haveShanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the simple hardware on the doors. The finish is considerably worn in places, especially on the top surface and around the bottom of the doors, the black lacquer also cracked in places to give a beautiful patina. The solid, thick framed construction of the cabinet is softened by the delicately carved spandrels at