Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Origin - UK and nickel alloy called paktong

and nickel alloy called paktong and has cloisonne work depicting Insects and porcelain and dates to the 1900's

Golden Floral: W8

The original brass locking mechanism and elegantly restrained proportions allow the beautiful timber to take centre stage

61 x 8 x 92 (wxdxh cms)

This beautifully crafted reclaimed teak side cabinet combines traditional Indian carving with practical modern craftsmanship

Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Origin - UK and nickel alloy called paktongTibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. If they are painted it is usually just the front and 2 sides. They can either be painted directly on the wood or on older pieces onto a fabric applied to the wood. The colours and designs used are very decorative. The crimson foreground is decorated in vibrant polychrome pigments with a central panel enclosing a ferocious