Large antique Chinese decorated wooden storage chest with warm red brown lacquered surface, figural interior scene, floral borders and butterfly decoration. Hand constructed case with metal hardware and an unusually decorative painted interior panel.
Details
- Origin: China, likely Chinese export or domestic decorative work
- Type: Storage chest, keepsake box or document chest
- Approximate size: 12 inches wide x 9 inches deep x 10.5 inches tall
- Material: Wood with painted and lacquered decoration
- Front: Figural Chinese interior scene with three figures
- Top: Floral and butterfly decoration
- Sides: Painted floral motifs with metal carrying handles
- Borders: Repeating dark floral and geometric decoration
- Interior: Yellow ground painted floral and butterfly panel
- Hardware: Metal hinges, side handles and front hasp
- Construction: Board built wooden case with visible age and hand construction
- No maker mark visible
Condition
Antique condition with extensive age related wear. Surface losses, scratches, edge wear, finish deterioration and oxidation to hardware are present. Interior lining or painted panel has cracking, lifting, losses and deterioration. Front hasp is present but no lock or key is shown. Bottom shows substantial wear. Please review all photos closely.
Collector Appeal
Strong decorative presence with imagery continuing across nearly every exterior surface and into the interior. Particularly suited to Chinese export, Asian decorative arts and antique box collections.
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