Lacquered Sideboard From Tianjin - 19th Century Campaign Furniture divine head motif

divine head motif

It is hand made from recycled tin & iron

The mould is then dried and fired in an oven with cow-dung cakes

its stylised form and etched scale pattern bring subtle texture and sea-life charm to any setting

Lacquered Sideboard From Tianjin - 19th Century Campaign Furniture divine head motifTianjin sideboards come from the port city of Tianjin & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in form, but occasionally rectangular. This one has a rich burgundy lacquer and is constructed from pine. It has three large drawers running along the top and two smaller ones on either side of the main doors. The interior is a large open space with no