Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Material - Catalpa Wood Colour: Available in two colours

Colour: Available in two colours

Dimensions: W103 x D40 x H42 cm

Due to the handmade nature of this product

while the interior features a practical fitted shelf

Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Material - Catalpa Wood Colour: Available in two coloursThis unusual old Chinese chest is from Shanxi province and dates to the late 18th century. It's in beautifully excellent condition given the age and is gilt paintwork on red lacquer. The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now. The painting depicts traditional court scenes in Shanxi. A snapshot of life in the Ming & Qing dynasties. The sides are decorated with lucky bats. The lock plate and right