Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu Province - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Made from reclaimed teak panels

Made from reclaimed teak panels with distressed paint finish

Red was a far less commonly used colour

We fell in love with the classic old fluted legs and iron stretchers

This was believed to protect the home and family members

Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu Province - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Made from reclaimed teak panelsThis exquisite antique lacquered Chinese cabinet is from Gansu province on the border with Mongolia. It is an excellent example of Gansu workmanship with a deep red lacquer and fluid painting and gilt work. The painting features objects of wisdom; vases, flowers, censers, ornate stone incense burners. The central panel features an animated peacock and parrot on either side of the lock plate. All original with gilt feathers. The brass hardware is all