Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bucket The smaller sizes make for

The smaller sizes make for lovely pencil pots and the larger sizes are superb for planters and waste paper bins

Such niches were traditionally built into the walls beside doorways to hold small oil lamps or candles

their narrow stature making them versatile for domestic interiors

but it is not surprising for glass that has survived around100yrs

Black Lacquer Kitchen Cabinet From Tianjin - 19th Century Bucket The smaller sizes make forA very striking Black Lacquer Chinese kitchen cabinet dating from the 19th century, Qing dynasty (16441911). As the name suggests it was used in the kitchen for drying noodles and storing food. Their defining characteristic is latticework on the doors which allows for airflow in and out of the cabinet. This gives them a totally unique look which makes them stand out from other cabinets of their size. This particular piece comes with two outward