Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Cushions Shelves like these come by

Shelves like these come by rarely - The central doors are painted with tiger skin motifs and lucky symbols

This tansu is made from the highest quality keyaki / zelkova (Japanese red elm) wood

86 x 4 x 163 (wxdxh cms)

This example is made from less commonly used cypress wood and is from Shanxi province in Northern China

Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Cushions Shelves like these come byThis 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