Red Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes made from old reclaimed wood

made from old reclaimed wood

Originally used for storing wine

44 x 44 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

They're great in the kitchen or garden for milk bottles or can double as a plant holder

This is an excellent quality reproduction piece and museum quality

Red Lacquer Book Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes made from old reclaimed woodThis elegant antique red lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet. This style of cabinet would have been used by scholars for storing clothes and objects used in the pursuit of wisdom. Remnants of the painting are visible; On the left door, three men sail across a river of waterlilies on a traditional Chinese boat. The right door shows a traditional village scene with residents of the town sitting down to eat