Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes 75yrs from India

75yrs from India

This style of green and red paintwork is characteristic of traditional artwork from Bikaner

The beautifully turned legs and intricate brasswork are all original

Used for transporting foods & liquids by ship around the Oriental seas

Origin: Rajasthan or Gujarat

Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Bath Robes 75yrs from IndiaThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet dates to the 19th century & Qing dynasty. It is provincial in style and originally from Shanxi. It is made from Northern elm (yumu). Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts, usually in pairs. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. Black, burgundy & red were the primary