Old Scratchwork Lacquer Stand From Sindh - Ca 1920 Brass Bound Cabinets These Chinese sideboards were used

These Chinese sideboards were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship and were usually made from elm

Seat Size: 50

Please note as these are one off pieces there may be a little variation between the images and reality

enriched by decades of daily use

This reproduction Song Dynasty vase Chinese celadon vase is of a very fine quality

Old Scratchwork Lacquer Stand From Sindh - Ca 1920 Brass Bound Cabinets These Chinese sideboards were usedLacquer stands have become rare in India and are excellent collector's pieces. This stand is from Sindh and dates to the early 20th century circa 1920. It's etched using the scratchwork technique by scratching away at layered lacquer to reveal the colours beneath. International exhibitions in the 19th century stimulated traditional crafts around the world. Sindh became well known for its high quality lac turned wares. Good quality lacquerware is