Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Glass This fabulous coffee table is

This fabulous coffee table is a Takhat

tears to edges with light colour fading

age has not dulled the beauty of the precision carving that Indian craftsmen are so famed for

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Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Glass This fabulous coffee table isThis Chinese provincial country chest is from Shanxi province in Northern China. It has retained its original black lacquered finish and original iron hardware. Chest of drawers like these were probably custom made for a wealthy farming family and were black lacquered. The majority of drawers are original. It dates from the 19th century, is over 150 years old, and was constructed from elm wood. The carvings are in the traditional Shanxi style. From