Lacquered Canton Export Bonheur De Jour Cabinet - Ca 1830 Iron Bound Chests In the old days it

In the old days it was in either in Seers & Pattis These are made from teak or mango wood

This one is from Hyderabad

The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners

Kaidan dansu are the most iconic of Japanese tansu and were evidently prominent as shown by their feature in various woodblock prints including Toyokuni and Kuninao

Its sleek and simple design allows for a comfortable grip and smooth flow

Lacquered Canton Export Bonheur De Jour Cabinet - Ca 1830 Iron Bound Chests In the old days itThis gilt black lacquered cabinet on stand is a rare find. This cabinet is called a bonheur de jour and has a fold out desk and bonnet top. This style is near identical to one found in the seminal The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman, Plate 150 which is from the collection of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Both cabinets were undoubtedly made by the same craftsmen. This cabinet can be dated to 1825 1830. Later cabinets had ball and