Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia It is an Indian copy

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships

Reproduction Shang Dynasty Bronze Censer

with no two pieces ever exactly alike

Depicted standing amongst bamboo

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Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia It is an Indian copySmaller red lacquer side cabinets like this have become difficult to find in China as they are more practical for western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet is in excellent condition and still retains most of the gilt work painted design on the front. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets like this