Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Origin - UK For a similar example see

For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

sancai glaze

each shawl has an artisanal quality that reflects the individuality of the hand painting process

Golden Floral: W8

157 x 57 x 114 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Origin - UK For a similar example seeTibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. If they are painted it is usually just the front and 2 sides. They can either be painted directly on the wood or on older pieces onto a fabric applied to the wood. The colours and designs used are very decorative. The crimson foreground is decorated in vibrant polychrome pigments with a central panel enclosing a ferocious