Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Sheesham Wood scholar’s objects

scholar’s objects

We have never seen a chest like this before

This fabulous carved rosewood window shutter is from Udaipur in Rajasthan

An early 20thC rosewood & brass chillum from Rajasthan - used by sadhus (holy men) for smoking hashish & cannabis

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Sheesham Wood scholar’s objectsThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet is one of the best condition pieces we've seen for its age. It was made for the Chinese export market was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces