Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu Province - 19th Century Campaign Furniture and patina consistent with long-term

and patina consistent with long-term use

Made from reclaimed teak panels with distressed paint finish

Red was a far less commonly used colour

42 x 18 x 9 (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Lacquer Bowl - Meiji Period

Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu Province - 19th Century Campaign Furniture and patina consistent with long-termThis exquisite antique lacquered Chinese cabinet is from Gansu province on the border with Mongolia. It is an excellent example of Gansu workmanship with a deep red lacquer and fluid painting and gilt work. The painting features objects of wisdom; vases, flowers, censers, ornate stone incense burners. The central panel features an animated peacock and parrot on either side of the lock plate. All original with gilt feathers. The brass hardware is all