Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Papier Mache These cabinets were often used

These cabinets were often used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain

This antique military chest is made from teak wood with original green paint on the front and original ironware and originates from Hyderabad

suggesting a colorful past

This beautifully carved teak mirror has been crafted from reclaimed Indian architectural timber

length 54 cm

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Material - Papier Mache These cabinets were often usedThis antique Chinese Gansu cabinet is incredibly unusual as these cabinets are rarely lacquered. Usually, cabinets from Gansu are made from walnut, elm, or mulberry wood and the wood is left visible and unlacquered. This piece is constructed from walnut wood. The red lacquer with gilt work is far more common in the south neighboring Shanxi province. The gilt scenes depict people living their day to day lives giving a real insight into the past. Some