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

the publisher's mark 「ト山口」 of Yamaguchiya Tōbei (Kinkōdō) - all aligning the impression to Kaei 2-4 (1849-1851) and to an Edo performance at the Kawarazaki-za

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

sancai glaze

The original brass locking mechanism and elegantly restrained proportions allow the beautiful timber to take centre stage

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