Dutch Colonial Jackfruit & Ebony Cabinet From Sri-Lanka -19th Century Wall Art Further Reading: See The Decorative

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aged patina with gentle wear from years of handling

It has five handy drawers and the lacquer on the table top has long since worn through revealing a rich elm wood grain

and not antique

it's constructed from reclaimed pine wood sourced from old Chinese doors or floors

Dutch Colonial Jackfruit & Ebony Cabinet From Sri-Lanka -19th Century Wall Art Further Reading: See The DecorativeThis majestic Indo Dutch cabinet harks back to the colonial days and the spice wars. Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), it dates from the 19th century. It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with ebony trim and beading. The double doors are constructed from fielded panels with ebony pilasters. It is an exceptional example of Indo Dutch furniture. Easy to pack down and reconstruct, it likely would have been owned by a