Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer chinese-vase With two removable shelves and

With two removable shelves and a removable board hiding the 'secret' bottom compartment

This cute little side cabinet has a useful drawer above the two doors

This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood

Portraits were painted from front on and usually life size

used to store pans

Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer chinese-vase With two removable shelves andShaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi location of the ancient capital of Xi'an. Furniture from the region was typically robust, with thick frames and panels, but would be decorated with ornate, deep carvings finished in bright colours. This old storage coffer is an excellent example, with each of its six drawers featuring deep carvings in floral patterns and