Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Period - Early 19th Century Please note that it is

Please note that it is a heavy item that must be fixed securely to a wall

These recycled bottle holders were used by water and tea carriers in bustling railway stations and trading bazaars across India

the imagery that is carved and painted on the surface of the shield endows the piece with the power of the ancestors

Materials: Handcrafted brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Period - Early 19th Century Please note that it isSmaller red lacquer side cabinets have become unusual to find in China as they are more practical for Western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet has seen heavy use and the age is clear from the top which has sustained wear and old lacquer repairs. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets were made from