Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Decorative Chinese Art Dimensions: W68 x D10 x

Dimensions: W68 x D10 x H130 cm

This Chinese painters table is ideal for use as a dining table - made from Red Elm and dating from the mid 19th century

Condition:

91 x 58 x 58  (wxdxh cms)

It displays superbly on its own

Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Decorative Chinese Art Dimensions: W68 x D10 xThis 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