Vintage Black Wooden Water Bucket antique-cabinet seen here in black lacquer

seen here in black lacquer

Base Dimensions: 19cm Diameter x H39cm

Can take up to a 60W screw in E14 bulb (not included)

has the chunky 'horse hoof' feet and waisted top that were typical features of old wooden daybeds and meditation seats used in ancient China

The doors are mounted on wooden hinges in a very traditional style

Vintage Black Wooden Water Bucket antique-cabinet seen here in black lacquerShanxi, circa 1960 These old buckets are from Shanxi province, each adorned with a single character on the front. The buckets are in their original shape and finish, now worn to a lovely patina. The shaped handles are typical of Shanxi design. The character on the bucket shown here to the left is (gng), meaning public or communal. The character on the bucket shown to the right is (s), meaning private or individual. This might have been an indication