28-Inch Black and Gold Lacquer Chinese Corner Cabinet ...

Adorn your home or office with the Eastern grandeur of this stunning aspen wood corner cabinet handcrafted in sleek black and gold lacquer. The curved doors of this alluring piece are adorned with a charming scene taken from the famous Chinese novel, Dream of Red Mansion, a tragically romantic tale of love and fortune in the Chinese countryside. Rendered in shimmering pastels, the painting depicts three beautiful Qing Dynasty maidens chatting under the flowering plum trees. The top panel is ornamented with a faux-watercolor floral pattern set against a radiant gold undercoat. The golden background is created through color-plating using the jin gui pai or golden turtle armor method, a traditional technique dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A. D. ) Tong fen, or bronze powder, is added to the paint to provide extra gleam and the surface is then lacquered in place, creating a lustrous finish. Inside, a commodious storage compartment with a full-length shelf offers ample space to keep a wide range of treasures. The unique quarter-circle wedge design means this piece will fit perfectly into any 90-degree corner, and beautiful cabriole legs provide sturdy support. This piece makes a marvelous foyer centerpiece or living room or dining room accent, and is sure to become a treasured heirloom. Measures 28 inches high x 20 inches wide x 13 inches long. AsiaEXP brings you decor accents of exceptional quality from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase, you are not only receiving a beautiful handicraft, you are also supporting a great cause. Products from AsiaEXP help to sustain talented Asian artisans and to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.