Shandong Hat Box w60 here finished in our light

here finished in our light colour and bevelled

The handles on the sides and circular lock plate on the front of this light elm square trunk are in brass and give the chest its classic Chinese style

Each one is individual so may vary slightly from the one shown

The top panel of the table is in rattan

The backrest has a scrolling dragon motif in carved relief

Shandong Hat Box w60 here finished in our lightShandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Originally used as a hat box in Shandong province, north east China, It is made from poplar wood.