Altar Cabinet with Carved Spandrels antique-cabinet elegant armchairs are in a

elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style

but the paintings on the lids and fronts are of peony flowers - a symbol of high rank and status in China

crisp detail and rich bright colours

Great as unusual wall art

Altar Cabinet with Carved Spandrels antique-cabinet elegant armchairs are in aBeijing, circa 1880 This large, elegant sideboard originates from Beijing and dates to the late nineteenth century. Crafted from richly toned elm wood, it displays the refined proportions and decorative confidence associated with furniture made for wealthy households during the late Qing dynasty. The cabinet is distinguished by its warm toned, deep brown surface, developed through decades of use. The patina is soft and lustrous, highlighting the