Beijing Elm Money Trunk 36 x 29cm The double glass panels fitted

The double glass panels fitted inside allow either photographs or other keepsakes to be placed inside

they came across the tomb of a Han dynasty general and discovered over 200 bronzes - figures of men

Ideal as a dining room sideboard or for bedroom or living room storage

Low tables and cabinets were in use from early on in China's history

The butterfly shaped handles on these lovely little bedside drawers are therefore a nice detail

Beijing Elm Money Trunk 36 x 29cm The double glass panels fittedBeijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely grain. The chest would have been used for holding money and valuables, the two top lidded sections being secured using the heavy brass hardware. The small central doors open out to the main space inside and there is a removable post between them. The hardware is original.