Chinese Walnut Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 18th Century Ancestor Figures with the front panels converted

with the front panels converted into opening doors and fitted with internal shelves

The frame retains beautifully weathered layers of original paint in deep greens

Layers of colour can then be incised to reveal patterns beneath

Dimensions: Width 43 x Depth 43 x Height 54 cm

comfort and refined style

Chinese Walnut Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 18th Century Ancestor Figures with the front panels convertedThis antique Chinese sideboard is an excellent early to mid Qing dynasty (1644 1911) sideboard from Shanxi province. It is constructed from primarily walnut wood (hetaomu) with some parts red elm (jumu). Walnut pieces in Shanxi province were often reserved for the most important citizens. This was due to Shanxi being isolated from the rest of China with no access to The Grand Canal and thus very limited access to highly desirable hardwoods such as