Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet - Early 19thC Finish - Brown Lacquer 49 x 32 x 60

49 x 32 x 60

many of these boxes were destroyed

Carved Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC

it brings architectural character and a sense of history to both contemporary and traditional interiors

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet - Early 19thC Finish - Brown Lacquer 49 x 32 x 60Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. This one features paintings of household objects bordered by repeated patterns and symbols. It has a large interior compartment with two shelves and two drawers. 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