Carved Panel - 'Humility', Black Lacquer Dressing Table This would have held prized

This would have held prized ornaments

were used throughout China by apothecaries and pharmacists

The construction and overall look of this black lacquer chest are in keeping with furniture from the Ming dynasty

with two doors and two small drawers rather than one of each

Carved Panel - 'Humility', Black Lacquer Dressing Table This would have held prizedRepresenting one of the 'Four Nobles', this particular panel, in our black lacquer finish, depicts chrysanthemums which symbolise humility. This central carving along with the surrounding scrolling dragons is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve, the outer frame being made of fir wood. The panels can be bought individually or as a set of four.