Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Warm Elm material-metal This black lacquer chest is

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture

Turtles are a symbol of longevity and stability in Chinese culture

though now largely worn down to the pale wood underneath

with the right hand columns denoting decimals

Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Warm Elm material-metal This black lacquer chest isWith a frame made from fir wood, our warm elm panel has a design that represents one of the 'Four Nobles', the central carving here depicts bamboo a symbol of uprightness and is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve. The main central carving is surrounded by scrolling dragons. The panels can be bought individually or as a set of four.