Bleached Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - Late 19thC Bidri Work it is then decorated by

it is then decorated by hand using cobalt blue before firing

The best quality lacquer cabinets were made from elm as this one is

30 x 20 x 18 (wxdxh cms) approx

combining lightweight comfort with an elegant fluid drape

Painted Storage Box From Mongolia - Ca 100 Yrs Old

Bleached Lattice Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - Late 19thC Bidri Work it is then decorated byThis Chinese kitchen cabinet is made from elm and poplar wood. It dates from the late 19th century and its bleached look makes it fit perfectly into a modern kitchen. Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods. Chinese cabinets are made with exceptional craftsmanship. The styles on 18th and 19th century pieces were often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity. From China 140 x 45 x 115 (wxdxh cms) UK