Red & Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Late 18thC Finish - Blue Lacquer domed lid with central decorative

domed lid with central decorative motif

5 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

This has a clear Mongolian influence

The surface retains traces of its original painted finish

Finely carved from Roheda wood

Red & Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Late 18thC Finish - Blue Lacquer domed lid with central decorativeThis Qing dynasty (1644 1912) black & red lacquer Shanxi sideboard dates to the late 18th century. This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors would have originally have been gilt with scenes of everyday life or precious objects. Some remnants of the gilt work still remain. Much of this painting has worn away, but there is still the original brass hardware. Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and