Red Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests firearms & Tobacco

firearms & Tobacco

This painted chest is from Nagaur

with aged surface wear and natural variations in the paint

including the corner strapping and side carrying handles designed for durability and transport

Red Lacquer Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests firearms & TobaccoThis excellent example of a Shanxi sideboard has its original red lacquer dating from the 19th century (Qing dynasty 1644 1911). This design was classic of the Chinese Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors show faded scenes of everyday life painted using original mineral pigments. It has retained its original brass hardware. Shanxi sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, in this case, northern elm wood ( yumu). This style of sideboard