Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm w190 The paintings are still clear

The paintings are still clear and on the first panel depict various auspicious Buddhist symbols that include the wheel of life at the bottom

Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day

Each of its eight drawers can hold up 25 CDs and it's also great for hiding away lotions and potions in a bathroom

These long

Originally the cabinet would have held documents or books

Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm w190 The paintings are still clearThis chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Chinese did not use chests of drawers until recent times as they instead stored clothes in cabinets or trunks. It features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles that mirror the hardware on our classical Chinese cabinets and chests.