Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Hints of old blue and

Hints of old blue and green paint can still be seen on the ends

Natural Lacquer

Food caddies like this can be found across much of India and usually date to the 1920's

handcrafted in Jingdezhen using traditional techniques that have been refined over centuries

The bale label was printed for Finlay Muir & Co

Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Hints of old blue andThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet dates to the 19th century & Qing dynasty. It is provincial in style and originally from Shanxi. It is made from Northern elm (yumu). Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts, usually in pairs. 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. Black, burgundy & red were the primary