Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Glass Passed down from each generation

Passed down from each generation within the family the wheels have long since been replaced

This antique carved teak Nandi bull figure originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India

intricately detailed arches and vibrant floral border

Rajasthan was the center of several great schools of painting during the Mughal era

large internal storage compartment

Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Glass Passed down from each generationThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet features the less common technique of darkened silver leaf over the traditional gold maki e technique. This is achieved using a dark varnish layered over silver designs. The design features swooping kingfishers and doves over blossoming chrysanthemums & hibiscus flowers. This is framed by a trailing floral design. The black lacquer surface is worn with age. Our restoration team has carefully