Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet - Early 19thC Period - Taishō 9 x 9 x 12

9 x 9 x 12 (wxdxh cms)

Approx 166 x 37 x 115 (to ears) (w x d x h cms)

She sits atop a lotus throne and symbolises both fertility and abundance

Some minor restoration required to outside

individually hand thrown and hand painted using traditional techniques

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet - Early 19thC Period - Taishō 9 x 9 x 12Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. This one features paintings of household objects bordered by repeated patterns and symbols. It has a large interior compartment with two shelves and two drawers. 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. Our