Red Lacquer Chinese Hat Box - 19thC Scarf This traditional stacking chest exemplifies

This traditional stacking chest exemplifies the restrained elegance and practical design of Japanese domestic cabinetry

All original brasswork - Late 19th Century

Gujarati and Rajasthani inspired

The style is Mughal This would look wonderful schemed into a garden design

Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment

Red Lacquer Chinese Hat Box - 19thC Scarf This traditional stacking chest exemplifiesThis beautiful antique Chinese red lacquered hat box was made for the storage of officials' hats. Being 19th century It shows some signs of its age and the decoration has almost worn off which gives it a look of faded elegance. Traditionally, these boxes were decorated with village scenes from an opera or poem and were primarily found in Shanxi province. Made from pliable poplar wood. From China 39 x 39 x 27. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except