Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes but the paintings on the

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

The table ends themselves are each worked into a subtle 'S' shape that gives a wonderfully fluid feel to this piece

but we picked it up recently in Beijing

but give access to the full space in side

legs and supporting posts are all squared rather than rounded

Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet summer-vibes but the paintings on theQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnabar lacquer and decorative paintings are typical of that region. Once used to hold books and to show favoured ornaments, it would be at home today as a large bookshelf or display unit. It is in a highly original condition, with the old colour, carving and paintings all intact. Often cabinets like this are cut