Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 Red bats like these spread

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This particular long rug from north west Persia boasts a large tree as the centrepiece running through the middle which is bordered by a repeating herati design of diamonds and other geometric shapes with smaller designs within

considered a symbol of luck in China

it embodies the refined artistry that captivated wealthy Georgian and American collectors in the early 19th century

south India is a stunning addition to any collection

Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet from Shanxi - 19thC Options:Elm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer - 19thC - 120 x 55 x 182 (w x d x h cms) - C9997V2 Red bats like these spreadElm Cabinet With Original Black Lacquer from Shanxi Province 19thC Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. Our antique lacquer cabinets come mostly from Shanxi & Gansu Provinces. The wood used in these cabinets is mostly elm. Other colours such as green, blue, yellow