Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet from Fujian Province - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 17 x 10 x 26

17 x 10 x 26 (wxdxh cms)

The upturned ends are for ensuring scrolls do not roll off the cabinet

this bedside cabinet is inspired by antique dowry chests from The Rann of Kutch & Saurashtra known as damchiya

It is gilt and red lacquered with brass detailing

The painting is Mughal style

Gilt Lacquered Table Cabinet from Fujian Province - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 17 x 10 x 26This beautifully carved, lacquered and gilded altar cabinet would have occupied a place of prominence in a Chinese home. The various compartments and drawers would have held scrolls, incense and other ritualistic items and the space on top would be occupied by incense burners or devotional statues. It would make a great place to keep valuables and trinkets or as a display stand.