Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia The Aspara were a set

The Aspara were a set of beautiful mythical female celestial beings who danced for and entertained the gods

5 x 52 x 84 (wxdxh cms)

Crafted from brass with a warm

This has been restored and finished in our Wiltshire warehouse by our trained team

Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet from Shanxi - Early 19thC Origin - Indonesia The Aspara were a setSmaller red lacquer side cabinets like this have become difficult to find in China as they are more practical for western homes than their larger wedding cabinet counterparts. This particular cabinet is in excellent condition and still retains most of the gilt work painted design on the front. Lacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. Better quality cabinets like this