Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Dhokra Work Marble Buddha Head From Hebei

Marble Buddha Head From Hebei Province - Not an antique but beautifully carved

This refined 19th century sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and is crafted from richly grained camphor wood (樟木

Colour: White with pink

North China

An old woven basket from the tribal area of Nagaland in North East India

Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Dhokra Work Marble Buddha Head From HebeiSmaller red lacquer side cabinets have become unusual to find in China as they are more practical for Western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet has seen heavy use and the age is clear from the top which has sustained wear and old lacquer repairs. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets were made from