Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar Ritual Art' by Mingei International

Ritual Art' by Mingei International Museum of Folk Art

Buddha is depicted here in the traditional Mandalay buddha form standing in samabhanga posture with his left hand holding his robe and his right hand forming the vitarka mudra whilst holding the fruit of the myrobalan

its raised tail detailed with feather-like motifs

The city of Ayutthaya was once the largest & most cosmopolitan city in the world

86 x 73 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Black Lacquer Side Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Wine Jar Ritual Art' by Mingei InternationalThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer cabinet would make a great centerpiece in any room. It's decorated with faded giltwork which would once have depicted scenes from the countryside. Flowers can be seen in the lower panels. This style of panelled cabinet is often called a wedding cabinet and this particular piece is from a provincial area in Shanxi, Northern China. The interior consists of a large interior space separated by a shelf. Lacquer