Painted Panelled Desk w90 The handles and circular lock

The handles and circular lock plate on the front are in brass and give the trunk its classic Chinese style the pin and silk tassel are also included

with the right hand columns denoting decimals

The cream door panels have darkened over time and contrast beautifully with the rich red frames

the chest features a traditional half board lid which can be removed to access the inside

Originally the barrel would have been used to store green tea leaves - a precious commodity in nineteenth century China

Painted Panelled Desk w90 The handles and circular lockThis unusual desk is newly made from pine, finished in a distressed grey lacquer. The top surface incorporates two removable panels, each beautifully decorated with traditional paintings of flower vases and scholarly possessions against a cream background. These are framed in grey with a futher design that includes long life symbols. Perfect as a desk in a home office or as an unusual, deep display table.