Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer and fertility in many cultures

and fertility in many cultures and religions

119 x 20 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

elongated narrow form

Even though pottery developed in China 15000 years ago- most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - did not emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty (202 BC to 220 AD)

71 x 3 x 186 (wxdxh cms)

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer and fertility in many culturesThis exceptionally good quality antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet is from Shanxi province, dating to the early 19th century Qing dynasty (1644 1911). The tone is the perfect 'Peking red'. The red lacquer work on this cabinet is original and features gilt scenes of a rural Chinese town. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts, often in pairs. Better quality cabinets like this one are made from elm. Our skilled workshop team