Cabinet

Description

Cabinet of pine and oak with brass mounts, painted with pseudo-Chinese scenes on a red lacquer ground: cabinet probably Chinese made for export to Europe, stand English, c. 1685 - 1695

Museum reference

A.1921.44

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Cabinet

Production information

England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1685 - 1695

Materials

Pine, Oak, Oak, Brass, Lacquer

Physical description

Pine carcase, oak doors and drawers, brass mounts, gilt wood stand; painted with pseudo-Chinese scenes on a red lacquer ground

Exhibitions

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