Mongolian Painted Chest From Gansu - 19thC
This unusual chest is from the Chinese province of Gansu, but made in the Mongolian style and still has it's original painting from when it was made in the 18th century.
The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now. The painting depicts a the cintamani (wish granting jewels) in the center which represent wisdom.
We've added a black lacquer base to this to make this more practical as a coffee table. Originally it would have been accompanied by a cabinet which it stacks on top of which is sold separately (Stock Code C1426)
From China
88 x 57 x 51 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
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Mongolian Painted Chest From Gansu - 19thC
This unusual chest is from the Chinese province of Gansu, but made in the Mongolian style and still has it's original painting from when it was made in the 18th century.
The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now. The painting depicts a the cintamani (wish granting jewels) in the center which represent wisdom.
We've added a black lacquer base to this to make this more practical as a coffee table. Originally it would have been accompanied by a cabinet which it stacks on top of which is sold separately (Stock Code C1426)
From China
88 x 57 x 51 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available on checkout
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This unusual chest is from the Chinese province of Gansu, but made in the Mongolian style and still has it's original painting from when it was made in the 18th century.
The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now. The painting depicts a the cintamani (wish granting jewels) in the center which represent wisdom.
We've added a black lacquer base to this to make this more practical as a coffee table. Originally it would have been accompanied by a cabinet which it stacks on top of which is sold separately (Stock Code C1426)
From China
88 x 57 x 51 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available on checkout
