Black Lacquer Elm Armoire material-cotton blues and greens which have

blues and greens which have muted over the years

protruding armrests that are distinctive of this design

with the top surface used to display offerings to ancestors

Note that cushions can vary from the image shown as each one is individually made and the fabric patterns vary

Black Lacquer Elm Armoire material-cotton blues and greens which haveShanxi, 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