Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Red Coral it has been sympathetically restored

it has been sympathetically restored showing signs of wear and the marks of age

The forged iron fittings include hand-riveted corner plates and a prominent circular lock plate featuring a mokko-gata (quatrefoil) floral medallion — a stylised motif associated with protection

Material: Mango wood

or eclectic interiors

this versatile object lends itself perfectly to contemporary use as a trinket box

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Red Coral it has been sympathetically restoredThis antique Chinese Gansu cabinet is incredibly unusual as these cabinets are rarely lacquered. Usually, cabinets from Gansu are made from walnut, elm, or mulberry wood and the wood is left visible and unlacquered. This piece is constructed from walnut wood. The red lacquer with gilt work is far more common in the south neighboring Shanxi province. The gilt scenes depict people living their day to day lives giving a real insight into the past. Some