Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars offering both historical significance and

offering both historical significance and exceptional craftsmanship

Masala is the Hindi word for mixed spices

Often these boxes were political and the figure on the lid could well be a 'Mother Burma' figure

A beautifully carved Teakwood Balance Box with a swing lid

Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars offering both historical significance andThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet would make a great centrepiece to any room. Cabinets like this one are now rare to find and this one would have come from Xi'an. The bold carvings adoring this piece show off a wealth of Chinese natural scenes depicting both animals and landscapes. The black lacquer surface is worn with age. Our restoration team has carefully consolidated and conserved the lacquer to avoid any further aging.