Small Butterfly Cabinet, Black Lacquer d100 made up of individually cut

made up of individually cut pieces of wood that fit together with mortise and tenon joints

four drawers and a cabinet section - useful for storing a tower PC

The drawers are slightly larger than on most original chests

The originals would include only shelves as the Chinese would fold their clothes when being stored

Inside the cabinet there are two removable shelves

Small Butterfly Cabinet, Black Lacquer d100 made up of individually cutFinished here in black lacquer, these pretty little bedside cabinets are decorated with gold leaf and painted by hand. The colourful butterflies on the doors are framed on the outside with flowers in gold, red and green. The butterfly is a symbol of happiness in a marriage for the Chinese and as such is often seen on painted Chinese cabinets and chests that were made to be given as part of a wedding settlement. These ones are beautifully made with