Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Choksars Chinese flower stands like this

Chinese flower stands like this make ideal bedside tables or lamp tables beside a sofa and are very functional pieces in a compact apartment

This became less common in later Rattanakosin castings when crowns became more common

the rectangular top inset with rattan panel

the sacred bull and devoted companion of Lord Shiva

Early Ming

Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Choksars Chinese flower stands like thisThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie jewllery cabinet is in excellent condition. Made circa 1835 in Canton. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in an unusual style with regency influences and a simulated roof that is hinged. It is debatably as good as many of the pieces in the Peabody Essex Museum, the leading museum for Canton chinoiserie ware. These black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie cabinets were made for export to wealthy American