Red and Gold Wedding Cabinet with Birds Abacus whilst bamboo represents strength and

whilst bamboo represents strength and resilience

The drawers are all made with dovetail joints

and an ornate robe with delicate scrollwork patterns

With three drawers either side and a lower shelf that's ideal for holding magazines

The rounded legs and frames are typical of furniture from the area

Red and Gold Wedding Cabinet with Birds Abacus whilst bamboo represents strength andShanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful antique cabinet dates from the mid 19th century and comes from Shanxi province in northern China. It is finished in a rich red lacquer that has worn attractively over time, showing a wonderful depth of colour and character. The doors are finely decorated with delicate paintings of birds perched flowering branches, motifs that are rich with traditional Chinese symbolism. The two cranes shown to the bottom of the left