Storage Box with Sliding Lid d200 The thick elm would once

The thick elm would once have been finished all over with a dark lacquer

each one with a simple brass handle

these stunning painted cabinets are decorated with gold and painted by hand

This lovely print is based on a painting from the 19th century by an unknown Chinese artist

Storage Box with Sliding Lid d200 The thick elm would onceZhejiang, circa 1920 This small box is in beech wood, finished in a dark lacquer stain. It would have been used to store personal belongings and has a sliding front panel opening out to the inside rather than a more traditional hinged lid. The panel is decorated in carved relief with a simple floral design.