Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Material - Poplar Each piece is supplied with

Each piece is supplied with a strong hanger

A pretty rare find these days - an old wrought Iron Diwali Lamp (Toran) From Rajasthan - Ca 80 Yrs Old

This magnificent 19th-century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway

It has a large interior space with a single shelf and a beautiful patina finish

Carved Columns With Foliate Motifs

Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Material - Poplar Each piece is supplied withLacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. This cabinet is over 200 years old and dates from the early 19th century. The lacquer has worn in places and our restorers have halted the aging process. It has also retained its original brass. The best quality lacquer cabinets were made from elm as this one is. Lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua