Imbue your home or office with the regal opulence of this exquisite wood storage cabinet handcrafted and finished in smooth black and gold lacquer. The shimmering golden doors of this incredible creation are each adorned with hand-painted natural scenes featuring the majestic limestone karsts and verdant pines of southern China's lush mountain ranges. Faux-watercolor depictions of flowering plum blossoms ornament the top and side panels of this sublime piece. 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. This cabinet features a double-wide storage compartment and a single-door storage space, each with a full-length shelf ideal for keeping your cherished possessions well-organized. Beautiful and versatile, this piece can double as an end-table, sofa table, or foyer accent. Made with exacting attention to detail, this cabinet is sure to dazzle and delight. Measures 42 inches wide x 29 inches high x 14 inches long. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of Eastern cultures, while simultaneously supporting talented craftsmen and their creative traditions. By purchasing this piece you are not only acquiring a beautiful decor accent, but helping to sustain the artisans and their cultural heritage. 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. Technical Details - Hand-painted natural scenes depict limestone karsts and pines of China's lush mountains - Ornamented with faux-watercolor depictions of flowering plum blossoms - Golden background created through color-plating using the ancient "golden turtle armor" method - Bronze powder is added to the paint to provide extra gleam creating a lustrous finish - 42 in. W x 29 in. H x 14 in. L
