Petite Red Lacquer Cabinet

Though rustic through wear, the rich lacquer finish on this petite chest still glows vibrant red. Like many furniture pieces made during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the chest, made around 1850, is a charming example of the ways in which artisans began to incorporate Western design elements into traditional furniture pieces. Featuring double doors outfitted with brass leaf pulls, the chest has open interior stocked with a single suspended drawer.