Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - 19thC Origin - Africa this substantial bronze cauldron —

this substantial bronze cauldron — known locally as an Urli (ഉരുളി) — reflects a long-standing culinary and cultural tradition

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Its architectural presence makes it suitable for both contemporary and cottage-style interiors

making them both decorative and practical household items

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Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi - 19thC Origin - Africa this substantial bronze cauldron —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 Elm. 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. This lacquer cabinet come mostly from Shanxi Provinces. This cabinet is made from elm Red is the most commonly used colour,