Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Table Cabinet - Early 19th Century Period - 19th Century Wonderfully lightweight yet naturally insulating

Wonderfully lightweight yet naturally insulating

This style of Dhokra work dates to the late 19th & early 20th centuries

5 x 32 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 53 cm(w x d x h)

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Table Cabinet - Early 19th Century Period - 19th Century Wonderfully lightweight yet naturally insulatingThis superb gilt black lacquer jewellery cabinet was made in Canton for export during the early 19th century. Crafted for wealthy European and American buyers, it exemplifies the exquisite artistry of the Qing dynasty export trade. The doors are decorated with finely painted gilt chinoiserie panels, framed by scrolling foliage borders, and open to reveal an elegant arrangement of drawers designed for jewellery and precious objects. Each drawer is