This visually stunning round-topped storage chest is bursting with detail. This oriental storage box features relief-carved borders and galloping horses on the top surface, as well as intricate lines of calligraphy painted throughout. This piece is painted in a tan and gold matte lacquer, and carefully antiqued to give it the look of a much-loved family heirloom. This collection of fine Chinese home accents is hand-crafted by artisans working in the age-old tradition of China's Fujian Province, known worldwide for its dazzling lacquer-ware and wood carving.
Built with Philippine mahogany and elm wood, this oriental storage box features an indigenous Fujian lacquering style which uses seven carefully polished layers of lacquer-tree sap to create a complex, beautiful, and sturdy surface; each piece is then antique-finished for a gorgeous authentic look. The resulting surface has a matte finish, uncommon among Chinese lacquer furniture, which is usually quite brilliant.
This oriental storage box is based on traditional designs steeped in ancient Asian history, and exhibit many common natural and cultural motifs, often adapted from ancient and beloved Asian art. Because of Fujian's proximity to Japan, many of these designs show a Japanese influence. For instance, many of these pieces depict a geisha, a celebrated symbol of Japan. Other motifs include birds, animals, and flowers, all of which are meaningful in Buddhist and Confucian-influenced cultures. The painted panels also often include lines of calligraphy and red seals; these have often traditionally been included in Chinese paintings, and many tell stories or poems, adding a lyrical element to the simple beauty of the artwork.
Features:
- Horse design theme
- Wooden oriental storage box
- Hand painted
- Antiqued tan and gold lacquer finish
- Philippine mahogany and elm wood construction
- Genuine brass hardware
- Hand - crafted
- Overall dimensions: 12"H x 26"W x 8"D
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