Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Corner Detail Showing Bird And Floral Paintwork On Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Door Panel And Artwork Detail From Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Interior Of Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Angled View Of Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Leg Detail Showing Artwork On Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Close Up Detail Of Bird And Fruit Artwork On Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Bird And Insect Detail From Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
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Top Down View Of Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
Top Corner Detail From Original Lacquered Chinese Sideboard From Dongbei Manchuria With Handpainted Floral And Bird Motifs In Bright Red Finish Circa 1920s
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Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard - Ca 1920

SKU C2807 · Circa 1920, from Manchuria, China

This vibrant red lacquered sideboard hails from Dongbei (Manchuria) and dates to the 1920s. Characterised by its hand painted floral, fish, landscape and bird motifs, it exemplifies the artistry of northern Chinese decorative furniture.  The cabinet is constructed from pine wood, finished in layers of lacquer typical of the region, with ornate floral scenes across the doors and lower frieze…

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Dimensions W152 × D44 × H92 cm

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This vibrant red lacquered sideboard hails from Dongbei (Manchuria) and dates to the 1920s. Characterised by its hand painted floral, fish, landscape and bird motifs, it exemplifies the artistry of northern Chinese decorative furniture. 

The cabinet is constructed from pine wood, finished in layers of lacquer typical of the region, with ornate floral scenes across the doors and lower frieze panels. It has two double hinged doors that lead to a large interior with a single shelf.

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