Antique Document Storage Box w90 A versatile and authentic example

A versatile and authentic example of mid-19th century Chinese craftsmanship

the cabinet would work equally well as a sideboard in a dining room

deep wooden bowls were sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province and are made from willow

These wonderful ceramic horses in a beautiful turquoise glaze are replicas of horses produces during China's Tang Dynasty

The Buddha is seated with hands positioned for meditation

Antique Document Storage Box w90 A versatile and authentic exampleGansu, circa 1920 Storage boxes like this one were used to hold important papers, books and documents. They were usually decorated with paintings on the front and a written message, perhaps showing details of the owner or to give a wish for prosperity or good fortune. The central, circular painting on a white background here has worn and faded, as have the Chinese characters on the red strips either side, but these are still visible. The box is from