Qing Dynasty Chest with Rubbed Chinoiserie and Brass Hardware (Gansu Province, PRC)

Qing Dynasty Chest with Rubbed Chinoiserie and Brass Hardware (Gansu Province, PRC)

10.5 x 30 x 20 ″Hand crafted and painted of pinewood with brass ornamentation.This wooden chest was constructed during the Qing era (1636-1912), the last in a long history of Chinese Dynasties before establishment of the People's Republic of China. Traditionally presented to a young women prior to marriage, this piece may be additionally utilized as a blanket chest. It features a rubbed chinoiserie décor with brass hardware and dark patina. The rectangular lid opens due to to a bronze cut, square medallion to reveal a convenient storage space. The painting on the top and face of the box depicts China's most symbolic flower. while the sides present C-scroll handles, allowing the piece to be conveniently moved.

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Weight 19.0 lbs
Dimensions 20.0 × 30.0 × 10.5 in
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1900's

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Hand crafted and painted of pinewood with brass ornamentation.

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