Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 All fittings and chain are

All fittings and chain are made of brass which has an antiqued finish

The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand-painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life

or simply as a decorative piece that brings warmth and authenticity to an interior

considered a symbol of luck in China

south India is a stunning addition to any collection

Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 All fittings and chain areElm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer from Shanxi Province 19thC Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. Our antique lacquer cabinets come mostly from Shanxi & Gansu Provinces. The wood used in these cabinets is mostly elm. Other colours such as green, blue, yellow