Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Material - Catalpa Wood 59 x 5 x 74

59 x 5 x 74 (wxdxh cms)

120 x 45 x 220 (wxdxh cms)

and spirituality in Indian culture

but it fits in with the dates that East Indiaman ships were in use

Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the wide variety of styles and designs

Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Material - Catalpa Wood 59 x 5 x 74Smaller red lacquer side cabinets like this have become difficult to find in China as they are more practical for western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet is in excellent condition and still retains most of the gilt work painted design on the front. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets like this