Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer arranged symmetrically on either side

arranged symmetrically on either side of an intricately carved central feature

carved foliate detailing

reinforced handle

fruits and

Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer arranged symmetrically on either sideThis excellent example of a Qing dynasty (1644 1912) black lacquer Chinese sideboard features beautiful paintings of scholarly objects with rabbit detailing along the lower panels. The lacquer and painting are original dating from the 19th century It also has its original brass hardware. Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and molten down during the reign of Mao. The scholarly symbols featured on the doors of this cabinet