Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Choksars 37 x 25 x 16

37 x 25 x 16  (wxdxh cms)

This antique Indian dowry chest is constructed from teak bound with brass

Weight: 77

There is a beautiful simplicity to this piece showing off the delicate catalpa wood grain and balanced by a carved flowering double gourd design at the base

Dating from the 19th century and painted with natural mineral pigments in pastel colours

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Choksars 37 x 25 x 16This dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet would make a great centerpiece in any room. It's decorated with faded giltwork which would once have depicted scenes from the countryside. Flowers can be seen in the lower panels. This style of panelled cabinet is often called a wedding cabinet and this particular piece is from a provincial area in Shanxi, Northern China. The interior consists of a large interior space separated by two shelves.