Cabinet

Description

Cabinet with twin doors, of wood overlaid with black lacquer decorated with lacquer designs in gold in Chinese style, on a stand of wood covered with gesso and gilt with legs and stretcher carved with leafy scrolls and flowers: English, c. 1670 - 1675

Museum reference

A.1948.103

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Cabinet

Production information

England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1670 - 1675

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Wood, Gesso, Gilt, Brass, Brass

Physical description

Wood overlaid with black lacquer with lacquer designs in gold; stand of wood covered with gesso and gilt; mounts and hinges of engraved brass

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland