Old Wooden Milk Pot From Himachal Pradesh - Ca 1920 Opera Chests Lacquer cabinets were often given

Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts - usually in pairs

combining lightweight comfort with an elegant fluid drape

this versatile piece is ideal for displaying ceramics

The central plate would originally have been etched with a name

Scenes of bamboo are painted on the sides of the cabinet which is very unusual for Chinese furniture

Old Wooden Milk Pot From Himachal Pradesh - Ca 1920 Opera Chests Lacquer cabinets were often givenThese old Himachal milk pots were made in the Kullu valley and date to the early 20th century. We love these for displaying dried flowers and they are fantastic floor vases. They're skilfully made from a single pieces of turned cedar wood. These milk pots would have been essential day to day items in people's lives. The ring lines from the turning process make these truly unique items. As these were once very practical items used daily, some small