Description
Hand-restored antique wooden chest with illustrations of an everyday scene from Imperial China (China, c.1840).
East oriental chest It has been recovered and restored by hand. With a antiquity Estimated to be around 160 years old, this antique trunk is made of solid pine wood. Due to the passage of time of its prolonged use, it exhibits some bumps but in general it presents a good state of conservation.
It is characterized by its illustrations in various colors that have been almost entirely preserved. In these drawings, three mandarins, possibly officers of the Imperial Chinese Army, are seen in dialogue over a war bow.
It should also be added that the metal closure that is believed to be the original lock is still intact.
- Ref .: AM03050-3
- Dimensions: 86 x 54 x 58 cm (Width x Depth x Height)
- Age: 160 years
- Material: Solid pine wood
- Origin: China, Shanxi
This antique wooden trunk is a unique piece of art. Each century-old chest carries stories of past lives embedded in it. Stories lost in memory but that continue to reverberate in its centuries-old wood. Stories that are felt when contemplating it with serenity. This restored trunk has been recovered so that we can enjoy it in a space in the dining room, in the living room or in a corner of a room.
These original pieces from Asia will give you an exotic and ethnic touch in your favorite spaces …
We recommend complementing this piece with a antique sideboard that we propose in our online catalog.
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