Shanxi Elm Buddha Cabinet boxes-bowls-and-baskets Each chair also has scrolling

Each chair also has scrolling dragons in relief carving at the corner of the headrail and side posts

recycled sari tie for hanging which makes every one unique

The carving around the shelf is in a floral pattern to complement the paintings

and a removable half board covers the area behind the lower panel

The necklace is etched with a design in relief that shows dragons and a scrolling floral pattern

Shanxi Elm Buddha Cabinet boxes-bowls-and-baskets Each chair also has scrollingShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet, with doors set centrally on small hinges and multiple frames and panels, is in a style referred to as a 'Buddha cabinet', produced specifically to hold a statue of the Buddha inside. Originally the doors and front panels would have been in a striking, bright red lacquer that contrasted with the black top surface. The drawers at the top and bottom would have been painted to pick out the deep relief carvings.