Red Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests The bandaji was more commonly

The bandaji was more commonly used in most Korean homes

figures and leaves

A utilitarian frame is transformed into an object of beauty with the simple addition of a mirror

48 x 18 x 15 (wxdxh cms)

Features: Intricate floral design

Red Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests The bandaji was more commonlyThis excellent example of a Shanxi sideboard has its original red lacquer dating from the 19th century (Qing dynasty 1644 1911). This design was classic of the Chinese Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors show faded scenes of everyday life painted using original mineral pigments. It has retained its original brass hardware. Shanxi sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, in this case, northern elm wood ( yumu). This style of sideboard