Burgundy Lacquer Kang Table From Tianjin - 19th Century Serveware A dowry was the traditional

A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy and good husband

bringing both colour and historic craftsmanship into an interior

It faces two lingams (one long broken and smoothed with age)

Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H36 cm

Burgundy Lacquer Kang Table From Tianjin - 19th Century Serveware A dowry was the traditionalThis low kang cabinet still has its original brasswork fittings & handles. Originally this would have been part of a much larger glazed cabinet with a second section stacking on top. This style is classically from the Tianjin area and is constructed from catalpa wood finished with an old burgundy lacquer. It has four outward opening doors on either side of a locking removable central panel. Three separate interior spaces and five drawers offer storage