Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Material - Catalpa Wood with minimal wear compared to

with minimal wear compared to most surviving examples

while the moulded cornice and carved base add further refinement

The rich red background is adorned with four vibrant floral displays

This ancient pattern was likely inspired by Central Asian body armour

Dimensions: W103 x D40 x H42 cm

Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Material - Catalpa Wood with minimal wear compared toThis 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