Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Red Coral Vishnu took the form of

Vishnu took the form of Varaha as he dove into the Ocean to save the Goddess Earth from demons

glazed display door

central decorative knop

60 x 2 x 90 (w x d x h cms)

Origin: Possibly Nihonmatsu

Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Red Coral Vishnu took the form ofThis incredibly unusual Chinese gilt black lacquer cabinet is one of very few examples of a full size cabinet made for export to Britain. Whilst smaller tabletop cabinets and sino regency furniture was more commonly made for export to Europe during the early 19th century, the hybrid of chinoiserie & traditional Chinese furniture was rare. The pair of doors would have always been simple black lacquer, but the drawers and interior of the cabinet are