Gilt Red Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Also available to view in

Also available to view in the British Museum - Japanese Woodblock of a poem by Fujiwara no Michinobu Ason

This White Metal Facetted Miao Tribal Bangle is expertly crafted with intricate detailing

Dating from 19thC

implying that the Mongols protect their religion

original clasp

Gilt Red Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Also available to view inThis beautifully proportioned cabinet is covered in a rich red lacquer and decorated with gilt scenes of the countryside. The bottom drawers are decorated with floral paintings. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. The interior of this piece offers a spacious storage area separated by a shelf. The three drawers along the bottom add