Red Lacquer Ningbo Wedding Cabinet - Ca 1900 Origin - New Guinea Cashmere is a precious commodity

Cashmere is a precious commodity and when collected naturally one goat produces only enough fibre for one scarf a year

the chest has a strong architectural presence and would make a captivating focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors

This beautiful painted coffee table is adorned with floral patterns inspired by the fusion of Mughal & Victorian painting from the period of the British Raj in India

showing mastery over the past

The interior is decorated in original floral block printed fabric

Red Lacquer Ningbo Wedding Cabinet - Ca 1900 Origin - New Guinea Cashmere is a precious commodityThis nice original Chinese red lacquer cabinet is from Ningbo in Zhejiang thus leading to these cabinets being referred to by dealers as Ningbo cabinets. This one is a nice example dating to the 1900 turn of the century and is made from pine or cedar wood. Ningbo cabinets are usually plain like this one without any gilt or paintwork. They are identifiable by the large brass hardware plate and melon shaped exterior hinges. Ningbo cabinets were produced