Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Door Coffee Tables 90 x 31 x 28

90 x 31 x 28 cms

this pot represents both artistry and history in equal measure

It would make a truly unique and unusual piece of decorative art in a living room or study

cast using lost-wax process

Gilt Red Lacquer Chest From Shanxi - Late 18th Century Door Coffee Tables 90 x 31 x 28This 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