Lacquered Wooden Basket Abacus Typical of an ancient Chinese

Typical of an ancient Chinese household - a common theme on Chinese cabinets

Traditionally filled with silks

The random looking design of this warm elm

with aspects of the classical Chinese style in the form of the circular brass locking plate and clasp

There are two removable shelves in the upper

Lacquered Wooden Basket Abacus Typical of an ancient ChineseZhejiang, circa 1900 These attractive lacquered wooden baskets are a great way for storing kindling wood, magazines or even toilet rolls. They are old buckets, restored and refinished in colourful lacquers and in some cases with painted designs and lettering. The price shown is for one item only.