Vintage Dongbei Sideboard

A vintage painted sideboard from the Dongbei (northeast) region, China, with a beautiful burnt orange colour in front and original gold painting. The painting in front are mainly of birds & flowers, but there’re also some fruits, fish & butterflies, all with auspicious meanings. The four Chinese characters at the bottom 勤俭持家 means to be hardworking & frugal in running one’s household.

Note that the top and sides are dark brown colour. The colours on this piece are all original, and it is finished with a glossy clear lacquer.

L158 x D45 x H95cm.