Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer 119 x 20 x 50

119 x 20 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

it's constructed from forest teak and is from South India

and fertility in many cultures and religions

This tansu is constructed in two parts with locator pins to keep the top in place

Decoration: Hand-engraved foliate and geometric motifs

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer 119 x 20 x 50This 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. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts, often in pairs. Better quality cabinets like this one are made from elm. Our skilled workshop team