{"product_id":"black-lacquer-wedding-cabinet-from-shanxi","title":"Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet -  Early 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eLacquer cabinets were often given as wedding gifts - usually in pairs. Original pieces were not usually decorated on the sides. This one features paintings of household objects bordered by repeated patterns and symbols. It has a large interior compartment with two shelves and two drawers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree. Lacquer has a long history in Chinese furniture and has been used for over 2000 years. Our antique lacquer cabinets come mostly from Shanxi \u0026amp; Gansu Provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood used in these cabinets is mostly elm.\u003cbr\u003eRed is the most commonly used colour, black is also used, but is much less common. The lacquer is usually decorated with coloured lacquer designs or gold leaf. Other colours such as green, blue, yellow and pink were not used and are only found in modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e112 x 45 x 182 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550928757045,"sku":"C1619","price":2692.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C1619.jpg?v=1789232526","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/black-lacquer-wedding-cabinet-from-shanxi","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}