Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 Set within the outer frame

Set within the outer frame are individual pieces of wood joined with mortise and tenons to form a fluid

as they are made by hand

adds to its charm

our blanket trunks are based on the traditional trunks of ancient China

Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Butterflies w190 Set within the outer frameShanxi, circa 1860 A remarkable piece of Chinese furniture heritage, this wonderful antique cabinet originates from Shanxi in central China, where such pieces, often referred to as 'Wedding Cabinets' in the west, were generally used for household storage. It would have been made to house precious textiles, fine silks, and other valuable possessions and is in excellent condition for its age. The cabinet is in its original black lacquer finish, with the