Provincial Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - England " This intriguing reference to

" This intriguing reference to a patent number

19th century from Rajasthan

The doors are salvaged from old window shutters

Large: W98 x D59

This pidha chair is woven with a leather seat and rope suggesting it was made for a Muslim community

Provincial Black Lacquer Cabinet From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - England " This intriguing reference toThis provincial antique Chinese country cabinet is from Shanxi province in Northern China. It has retained its original black lacquered finish and original iron hardware. It dates from the 19th century, is over 150 years old (Qing Dynasty 1644 1911), and is constructed from elm wood ( yumu). The drawer carving is in the traditional Shanxi style. Cabinets like these were probably custom made for a wealthy farming or trading family. References: A