Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars Condition: Light Surface Irregularities And

Condition: Light Surface Irregularities And Minor Firing Marks Consistent With Traditional Handmade Production

Often these boxes were political and the figure on the lid could well be a 'Mother Burma' figure

hand-painted serpents

Originally this piece would probably have been painted multiple times over its lifetime however it's been painstakingly restored to its original condition whist retaining a beautiful patina with a wax finish to protect the cabinet

Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars Condition: Light Surface Irregularities AndThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet would make a great centrepiece to any room. Cabinets like this one are now rare to find and this one would have come from Xi'an. The bold carvings adoring this piece show off a wealth of Chinese natural scenes depicting both animals and landscapes. The black lacquer surface is worn with age. Our restoration team has carefully consolidated and conserved the lacquer to avoid any further aging.