Green Painted Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - 19th Century Material - Celadon later presented to the groom

later presented to the groom on their wedding day

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And A Rich

It an an exceptionally good example of a Shanxi Wedding Cabinet decorated with original red lacquer and beautifully painted dragons mirroring one another on a background of clouds and mountains

It would have been crafted in Sakata in Yamagata prefecture by a team of three artisans

Green Painted Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - 19th Century Material - Celadon later presented to the groomThis antique limber chest would have been used by the British Army in India in the late 19th century. These robust chests were made to store ammunition and are heavily bound in iron to endure the rigours of campaign life. Constructed from dense, seasoned teak, each chest was designed to bear immense weight sometimes over three times its own ensuring its reliability on the battlefield. Today, this once highly functional military piece has found new