Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar and originates from eastern India

and originates from eastern India

This very decorative dragon chest is one of our favourite pieces from an excellent quality recently acquired collection

100 x 12  x 172 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: 42 x 2 x 53

one of the most revered mythical creatures in Chinese culture

Qing Dynasty Chinese Clothes Rail - 19thC Material - Poplar and originates from eastern IndiaThis Qing dynasty antique Chinese clothes rail is from Shanxi province and is an excellent example of Qing dynasty domestic Chinese furniture. It is simple in design and of good proportions with carved dragons framing the top rail. As is often found with traditional Qing Chinese furniture it is coated with burgundy lacquer (also known as 'dragons blood' lacquer) which has worn away in places. It is constructred from Chinese northern elm wood (yumu). A