Red & Black Painted Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) These offerings were given to

These offerings were given to the presiding lama

This fabulous carved rosewood window shutter is from Udaipur in Rajasthan

The frame is made from the highest quality keyaki / zelkova (Japanese red elm) wood

with wear marks on the handle and small repairs carried out over the years €” evidence of both its hard-working past and the resilience of its construction

Slaked lime (chunnam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves

Red & Black Painted Lacquer Wedding Cabinet From Shanxi -19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) These offerings were given toOne of a pair of old Chinese red and black lacquer wedding cabinets from Shanxi province. The other cabinet can be found HERE. This beautifully painted cabinet is adorned with various birds, insects and flowers. There are also stylized patterns around the edges and wise objects, although faded, can still be seen at the bottom of the cabinet. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. The lacquer is a resin made from the sap