Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Painting Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
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Painting Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Corner Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
Painting Detail From Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18thC | Indigo Antiques
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Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 18th Century

SKU C1876 · 18th Century, from Shanxi, China
Dimensions W125 × D45 × H86 cm
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This excellent example of a Qing dynasty Chinese sideboard has its original black lacquer and painting dating from the 18th century. This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors show scenes of everyday life. Excellent quality painting like this one is incredibly rare to find now. 

These cabinets were used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship in Shanxi province. 

Much of the painting is still visible and is of exceptional quality. This Chinese sideboard also has its original brass hardware. Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and melted down during Chairman Mao's cultural revolution. 

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