Wooden Storage Box with Gold Paintings w180 Also available in black lacquer

Also available in black lacquer or red lacquer

Referred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice'

thick framed construction of the cabinet is softened by the delicately carved spandrels at each side

This style of Chinese cabinet

These old wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes

Wooden Storage Box with Gold Paintings w180 Also available in black lacquerGansu, 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.