Blue Painted Indian Glazed Side Cabinet - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain elevating them to global appreciation

elevating them to global appreciation

each painted with six phoenixes surrounded by leafy flowering peonies

Then beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it

One side depicts a caparisoned elephant — a symbol of strength and prosperity — while the opposing side is carved with a stylised lotus leaf motif framed by geometric borders

5 x 113 cms

Blue Painted Indian Glazed Side Cabinet - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain elevating them to global appreciationThis charming blue painted teak side cabinet comes from Gujarat, India, and dates to the 19th century. It retains its original worn paint finish with a wonderfully weathered patina. Glazed on three sides, making it ideal for displaying treasured objects, glassware, or folded linens. Its compact, upright form includes an internal shelf and twin doors. The distressed paintwork reveals various layers of tones of blue & grey, and hints of wood