Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved , Gilded and Red Lacquered Side Cabinet.

Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved , gilded and red lacquered side cabinet

Highly decorative lacquered side cabinet with numerous intricately carved panels, fitted 2 frieze drawers with 2 cupboards doors below. The panels featuring traditional Chinese figural and landscape scenes, together with panels of birds and flowers. The surrounds of the panels with blue , green and red lacquer borders inlaid with pieces of iridescent nacre shell.

The side uprights with gilded decoration, the whole raised on shaped ‘key’ feet.

The ends with panels , the top of traditional cleated panel construction.

Originating from the north-eastern Zhejiang Province and the Ningbo sea-port area of China, a region renowned for the production of this type of carved and lacquer decorated furniture , the coastal position providing the ready availability for the use of sea-shells in this type of lacquer-work.

In good original condition, with some wear to gilding and lacquer surfaces commensurate with age, use and purpose. Minor historic marks and stains to the top .

A highly decorative piece of Chinese oriental furniture to bring an exotic accent to an interior scheme.

H 34”

W 41”

D 21”

China c.1900

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