Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bucket This reference highlights the enduring

This reference highlights the enduring importance of Urlis in Indian culinary and cultural traditions

It has had a brass clothes rail added in lieu of the original internal drawers

Dimensions: W64 x D64 x H72 cm

Such niches were traditionally built into the walls beside doorways to hold small oil lamps or candles

This old Chinese gouache painting has been framed in a later simple gilt frame

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bucket This reference highlights the enduringA very striking Black Lacquer Chinese kitchen cabinet dating from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests it was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. Their defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet. This gives them a totally unique look which makes them stand out from other cabinets of their size. This particular piece comes with two outward