Description
This Chinese export military chest of drawers is of small proportions and beautifully made in two parts (for transportation) with the unusual feature of shaped joints on the sides, the maker is demonstrating his skills. The top and drawer fronts with triple line inlay and the reeded decoration show its Georgian inspiration. The top drawer has a slide with red leather for working, and compartments for pens etc. The back of the third drawer down has Mandarin/ Cantonese doodling reading.
The top Character reads (xia) down under
The second (tui) Gentle/meek
The third (er) number two
Original colour patina and patina brasses. Condition very good commensurate with age usage and per images.
We can help arrange transport.
Circa 1820-1830
Length 34 inches/ 86.5 cms
Height 31.75 inches/ 81 cms
Depth 18.3 inches 46.5 cms
