Small Butterfly Cabinet, Cream Lacquer Tray Detail of original painting from

Detail of original painting from antique cabinet (Qinghai

The unusual design

while the space below the shelf is 13

With eight good sized drawers

Simple in design and almost contemporary in looks

Small Butterfly Cabinet, Cream Lacquer Tray Detail of original painting fromThis cream lacquer cabinet is beautifully made with traditional wooden peg hinges and a single drawer at the top. These pretty little bedside cabinets are decorated with gold leaf and painted by hand so each one is unique. 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