Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19thC Jali Panel The original brass handles are

The original brass handles are typical of the Tianjin style

32 x 32 x 104 (wxdxh cms)

Imported from Shanxi Province

88 x 39 x 120 (wxdxh cms)

The first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants

Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19thC Jali Panel The original brass handles areThis solid rosewood 19th century Portuguese almirah cabinet is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, this cabinet comes from Gujarat further north showing how trade and styles transcended regional borders. The Mughal influence from