Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes is reminiscent of the Chinese

is reminiscent of the Chinese tea tables that would be positioned between a pair of chairs for serving tea or other refreshment

but the paintings on the lids and fronts are of peony flowers - a symbol of high rank and status in China

The table ends themselves are each worked into a subtle 'S' shape that gives a wonderfully fluid feel to this piece

Typically stacked in twos or threes in bedrooms or placed on top of cabinets to store winter clothes or bedding

Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes is reminiscent of the ChineseQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut