Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Glass they were exceptionally well made

they were exceptionally well made

Rajasthan was the center of several great schools of painting during the Mughal era

Passed down from each generation within the family the wheels have long since been replaced

Tibetan antique furniture is becoming increasingly rare

24 x 24 x 52 (wxdxh cms)

Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Material - Glass they were exceptionally well madeThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet features the less common technique of darkened silver leaf over the traditional gold maki e technique. This is achieved using a dark varnish layered over silver designs. The design features swooping kingfishers and doves over blossoming chrysanthemums & hibiscus flowers. This is framed by a trailing floral design. The black lacquer surface is worn with age. Our restoration team has carefully