Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 The richly layered red and

The richly layered red and black lacquer is intricately decorated with hand-painted gilt panels depicting scenes of courtly life

Northern China

offering both visual interest and historical depth

it embodies the refined artistry that captivated wealthy Georgian and American collectors in the early 19th century

Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 The richly layered red andElm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer from Shanxi Province 19thC Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. 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 antique lacquer cabinets come mostly from Shanxi & Gansu Provinces. The wood used in these cabinets is mostly elm. Other colours such as green, blue, yellow