Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Wool The original lacquer & painting

The original lacquer & painting still remains and there's handy drawers in the front

5 × H22 cm

Such lacquer pots were widely used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi powder

Dimensions: W197 x D33 x H54 cm

They were also sometimes used in the households of wealthy officials

Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Wool The original lacquer & paintingThis Chinese provincial country chest is from Shanxi province in Northern China. It has retained its original black lacquered finish and original iron hardware. Chest of drawers like these were probably custom made for a wealthy farming family and were black lacquered. The majority of drawers are original. It dates from the 19th century, is over 150 years old, and was constructed from elm wood. The carvings are in the traditional Shanxi style. From