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Each of the six drawers are made with proper dovetail joints and mounted on wooden runners

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

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

Shanxi Elm Buddha Cabinet boxes-bowls-and-baskets recycled sari tie for hangingShanxi, 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.