Wooden Storage Box with Gold Paintings w180 Our version is a faithful

Our version is a faithful reproduction of this classic design

The tapered profile and panelled sides of other pieces in the range are repeated here

This one has been left in its original state

The design of this low lattice shelf harks back to earlier door and window panels in Chinese homes and is made in the same way - each individual piece of wood fitting into the next with mortise and tenon joints

Wooden Storage Box with Gold Paintings w180 Our version is a faithfulGansu, circa 1920 This lovely little wooden box still has its old paintings of a fish and flowers on the front to symbolise wealth and status, as well as chinese characters above, all contrasting against the reddish brown lacquer. The brass fastening clasp is a recent addition.