Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars Often these boxes were political

Often these boxes were political and the figure on the lid could well be a 'Mother Burma' figure

A beautifully carved Teakwood Balance Box with a swing lid

In the middle of the 17th C

hand-painted serpents

Condition: Light Surface Irregularities And Minor Firing Marks Consistent With Traditional Handmade Production

Carved Chinese Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19th Century Pillars Often these boxes were politicalThis dramatic antique Chinese black lacquer wedding cabinet would make a great centrepiece to any room. Cabinets like this one are now rare to find and this one would have come from Xi'an. The bold carvings adoring this piece show off a wealth of Chinese natural scenes depicting both animals and landscapes. The black lacquer surface is worn with age. Our restoration team has carefully consolidated and conserved the lacquer to avoid any further aging.