Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Bedside The natural texture and neutral

The natural texture and neutral colour will create a highly atmospheric

Bronze vessels like this one were used in religious ceremonies from as early as the Shang dynasty (1600 to 1046BC)

this beautiful black lacquer sideboard has an outer frame that is painted with flowers in gold

but also in the rear sloping side posts

with a removable lid that has a handle in the form of a smaller boar or pig

Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Bedside The natural texture and neutralShanxi, circa 1880 This imposing cabinet is in a box like, square cornered style, with heavy metal hinges and door hardware. It was produced in Shanxi province in the late 19th century, with the elm wood finished in a dark lacquer. Both the finish and the hardware are original. The feet end in classic 'horse hoof' shapes but otherwise the cabinet's design is very plain. With two shelves inside one incorporating two shallow drawers and two further