Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain The sticks are then riveted

The sticks are then riveted together with hand wrought iron fittings to make a very sturdy box

A similar original example can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

the hand-painted design adds a touch of nostalgia to any space

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Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain The sticks are then rivetedThis striking antique red lacquer cabinet originates from Shanxi province in Northern China and dates to the 19th century. Cabinets of this type are often referred to as wedding cabinets in the West, though the name is largely a romantic invention of antique dealers rather than a documented Chinese tradition. In reality, cabinets like this were owned by scholars and wealthy households and used to store clothing, bedding, valuables, and scholarly