Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 18th Century Serveware This beautifully hand-carved wooden masala

This beautifully hand-carved wooden masala box originates from Rajasthan in northern India and dates to the 19th century

The Sang de Boeuf (or “ox blood”) glaze was one of the great flambé glazes of Chinese ceramics

20 x 64 x 60 (wxdxh cms)

The top drawers would hold quality clothing and the bottom section would usually hold underwear

It is one piece and cannot be disassembled so please consider access to your property

Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Early 18th Century Serveware This beautifully hand-carved wooden masalaThis excellent example of a Qing dynasty (1644 1912) black lacquer Chinese sideboard has its original lacquer dating from the early 18th century. This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors show scenes of everyday life. Much of the painting is still visible and is of exceptional quality. This Chinese sideboard also has its original brass hardware. Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and molten down