Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Red Coral Material: Mango wood

Material: Mango wood

Dimensions: W68 x D9 x H152 cm

rooted in the enduring simplicity of Ming dynasty design

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Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Red Coral Material: Mango woodThis antique Chinese Gansu cabinet is incredibly unusual as these cabinets are rarely lacquered. Usually, cabinets from Gansu are made from walnut, elm, or mulberry wood and the wood is left visible and unlacquered. This piece is constructed from walnut wood. The red lacquer with gilt work is far more common in the south neighboring Shanxi province. The gilt scenes depict people living their day to day lives giving a real insight into the past. Some