Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet from Fujian Province - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 17 x 10 x 26

17 x 10 x 26 (wxdxh cms)

It is gilt and red lacquered with brass detailing

this bedside cabinet is inspired by antique dowry chests from The Rann of Kutch & Saurashtra known as damchiya

Our stone bi are reproduction pieces carved and polished by hand in China

22 x 4 x 17 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet from Fujian Province - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 17 x 10 x 26This beautifully carved, lacquered and gilded altar cabinet would have occupied a place of prominence in a Chinese home. The various compartments and drawers would have held scrolls, incense and other ritualistic items and the space on top would be occupied by incense burners or devotional statues. It would make a great place to keep valuables and trinkets or as a display stand.