Five Drawer Painted Chest Wall Panel without any carved decoration other

without any carved decoration other than the shaped aprons below each seat and the small spandrels under the curved armrests

The main body of the vase and the base are etched with ancient Chinese characters and the slim neck is flanked at either side by narrow handles in the form of stylised dragons

Tables like this warm elm version

It is in a classic Chinese 'An' design

wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose

Five Drawer Painted Chest Wall Panel without any carved decoration otherShandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character to any setting. The thick top extends over three upper drawers and two further, wider drawers below, providing useful storage space in addition to the large display surface for ornaments, photos and other objects. Unusually four of the drawers appear to have the old ring handles in place, whilst the fifth