EXP Handmade Furniture - 29" Black & Gold Lacquer Storage Cabinet / End Table Chinese Maiden Motif

Evoke the essence of Eastern romance with this handcrafted aspen wood storage cabinet finished with sleek black and gold lacquer. The beautifully-ornamented doors of this cabinet depict a scene from a famous Chinese novel entitled "Dream of Red Mansion," a tragic love story set in the Qing Dynasty. Three lovely maidens are shown in the natural splendor of the Chinese countryside with soft pastels that are sure to infuse any room with palatial elegance. Faux-watercolor flourishes ornament the top and side panels for a truly Oriental flavor. 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. The doors open with brass handles to reveal a generous interior with a full-length shelf perfect for keeping personal treasures. Finely detailed bordering, rendered in sumptuous gold, stands out against the black lacquer frame for a striking contrast. This cabinet makes a charming foyer centerpiece, night stand, or end table. With its exquisite craftsmanship and functional design, this piece is sure to enrich the natural beauty of your decor. Measures 29 inches high x 22 inches wide x 11 inches long. Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade decor accents from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic creation, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate.

• Unique Asian aspen wood cabinet is finished with black and gold lacquer

• Depiction of three lovely maidens in the Chinese countryside infuses any room with palatial elegance

• Faux-watercolor flourishes ornament this creation which depicts scene from a famous love story

• Golden background created through color-plating using the ancient "golden turtle armor" method

• 29 in. H x 22 in. W x 11 in. L