Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920 Material - Glass Note some damage to pith

Note some damage to pith paper on right hand side

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Chests were mostly used for storing valuables such as textiles

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Red Lacquer Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei - Ca 1920 Material - Glass Note some damage to pithThis striking lacquered sideboard was made in Dongbei (Manchuria) in the 1920s. Finished in a vivid red lacquer and decorated with painted floral and bird motifs, it reflects the traditional artistry of north eastern China. The bold colour and symbolic decoration were believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the household. These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables. A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung