Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Material - Papier Mache This antique Japanese safe box

This antique Japanese safe box dates to circa 1860

Please let us know if you would like to hang these doors and we will supply hangers

This pair would make a great bedhead

The doors are decorated with finely painted gilt chinoiserie panels

Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Material - Papier Mache This antique Japanese safe boxThis painted Indian sunburst almirah cabinet is beautifully carved and dates to the 19th century. Many Indian cabinets were originally recessed into walls and freestanding cabinets are less common. It is constructed from green painted teak wood with light crackling, which gives a wonderful texture. Additional character comes from old metalwork patches found on the side of this piece. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India,