Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Dhokra Work lending the work a powerful

lending the work a powerful symbolic presence

It has been stamped 'B

30 x 30 x 33 (wxdxh cms)

original folk-art carving

and custom hanging modification

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Dhokra Work lending the work a powerfulThis exceptional Chinese export cabinet is one of the highest quality pieces of Canton Chinoiserie in existence. It is debatably as good as and perhaps better than many of the pieces in the Peabody Essex Museum, the leading museum for Canton chinoiserie ware. The craftsmanship is excellent with almost no wear. Our team carried out minimal repairs to the corners which are near invisible. The exterior shows scenes of daily life in China and upon opening