Red & Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Late 18thC Period - Taishō When not in use you

When not in use you can plant them up with bright blousy annuals

A truly "one off" and a real conversation piece

vessels like this were an essential household item

An Indian brass hollow head representing the goddess Gauri (the Glowing One) also known as Parvati who was the consort of Shiva and epitomised marital fidelity and devotion

Raised on a slender

Red & Black Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - Late 18thC Period - Taishō When not in use youThis Qing dynasty (1644 1912) black & red lacquer Shanxi sideboard dates to the late 18th century. This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors would have originally have been gilt with scenes of everyday life or precious objects. Some remnants of the gilt work still remain. Much of this painting has worn away, but there is still the original brass hardware. Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and