Red Lacquer Chinese Hat Box - 19thC Material - Zelkova Wood 38cm wide x 16cm high

38cm wide x 16cm high

The bottom panel is decorated with golden peonies & the jewels of Tibet

These roundels are framed by scrolling goldwork and flanked by vertical panels painted with flowering prunus branches — plum or peach blossom — an auspicious motif associated with renewal

This mirror is made from an old Indian door frame and architectural carvings

combined with its striking swirling grain

Red Lacquer Chinese Hat Box - 19thC Material - Zelkova Wood 38cm wide x 16cm highThis beautiful antique Chinese red lacquered hat box was made for the storage of officials' hats. Being 19th century It shows some signs of its age and the decoration has almost worn off which gives it a look of faded elegance. Traditionally, these boxes were decorated with village scenes from an opera or poem and were primarily found in Shanxi province. Made from pliable poplar wood. From China 39 x 39 x 27. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except