Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Coffee Tables These chests are known as

These chests are known as ryobiraki dansu or kannon birake tansu which refers to the double doors on the top half

The hinged top opens to reveal compartments for storing paan - a traditional preparation made with betel leaf

slim console design

This wonderfully decorated manuscript box on stand (sadaik in Burmese) is decorated with majestic gold paintwork and coloured glass

Fashioned from the region’s characteristic golden-yellow sandstone

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Coffee Tables These chests are known asA very striking black lacquer Chinese kitchen cabinet dating from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests it was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. Their defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet. This gives them a totally unique look which makes them stand out from other cabinets of their size. This particular piece comes with two outward