Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Period - Early 19th Century Iron Lantern From Rajasthan -

Iron Lantern From Rajasthan - Ca 75 Yrs Old

the imagery that is carved and painted on the surface of the shield endows the piece with the power of the ancestors

143 x 44 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

Although pottery has been produced in China for over 15

Painted Chest From Mongolia - made from pine - Ca 80 Yrs Old

Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Period - Early 19th Century Iron Lantern From Rajasthan -Smaller red lacquer side cabinets have become unusual to find in China as they are more practical for Western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet has seen heavy use and the age is clear from the top which has sustained wear and old lacquer repairs. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets were made from