Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Wool 5 x 75 (WxDxH cms)

5 x 75  (WxDxH cms)

it is as an esquisite piece

combining practicality with elegant design

The two pyramids of three jewels in the ocean represent the body

The original lacquer & painting still remains and there's handy drawers in the front

Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers From Shanxi - 19th Century Wool 5 x 75 (WxDxH cms)This Chinese provincial country chest is from Shanxi province in Northern China. It has retained its original black lacquered finish and original iron hardware. Chest of drawers like these were probably custom made for a wealthy farming family and were black lacquered. The majority of drawers are original. It dates from the 19th century, is over 150 years old, and was constructed from elm wood. The carvings are in the traditional Shanxi style. From