Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Screens Extended: W165

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Authentic examples of this quality are now increasingly scarce

The growing international appreciation for Indian craftsmanship during the 19th century helped establish Sindh as one of the finest centres for lacquer-turned wares

A near identical example can be found in the Odisha State Tribal Museum in Bhubaneshwar

Tianjin Sideboard Made From Burr Elm - 19th Century Screens Extended: W165This elegant Tianjin sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and dates to the 19th century. The restrained form is rooted in the clean, balanced aesthetics of Ming dynasty furniture, where proportion, craftsmanship and the beauty of the timber were considered more important than excessive decoration. Constructed from richly figured elm wood, the cabinet displays striking burr grain throughout the doors and drawer fronts,