Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain This very pretty Octagonal Box

This very pretty Octagonal Box is from Rajasthan Circa 100 Yrs Old

created from natural lacquer derived from the Rhus verniciflua tree

Weight: 28

The incredibly vibrant reds and salmon tones of Tibetan coral makes it highly valued both in The West and Tibet

intricately detailed arches and vibrant floral border

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - Late 19thC Famille-Rose Porcelain This very pretty Octagonal BoxThese sideboards come from the Chinese capital Peking (Beijing) & surrounding areas in North China. The simple design originated during the Ming dynasty. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. These Chinese sideboards were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship and were usually made from elm, oak or catalpa and occasionally in camphorwood. The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in