Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Choksars traces of original bindi pigment

traces of original bindi pigment inside

the sacred bull and devoted companion of Lord Shiva

This lovely teak panel has been salvaged from an old building in South India

Materials: Mixed woods with lacquer finish and iron fittings

Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Choksars traces of original bindi pigmentThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie jewllery cabinet is in excellent condition. Made circa 1835 in Canton. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in an unusual style with regency influences and a simulated roof that is hinged. It is debatably as good as many of the pieces in the Peabody Essex Museum, the leading museum for Canton chinoiserie ware. These black lacquer Chinese chinoiserie cabinets were made for export to wealthy American