Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - Early 19thC Mirrors Although often associated with Orissa

Although often associated with Orissa

and a pleasing sense of history

This beautiful antique Tibetan altar cabinet dates to the middle of the 19th century

Nepal and Tibet for pleasure and investment" by Michael Ridley with pieces from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

bringing warmth and authenticity to both modern and rustic interiors

Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - Early 19thC Mirrors Although often associated with OrissaThis exceptionally good quality antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet is from Shanxi province, dating to the early 19th century Qing dynasty (1644 1911). The tone is the perfect 'Peking red'. The red lacquer work on this cabinet is original and features gilt scenes of a rural Chinese town. These scenes are framed by a repeating butterfly motif. It's less common to find butterflies on older cabinets. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding