Antique large size book storage wooden chest with woven bamboo and old brass handles; with intricately woven patterns on the lid and the chest covered in original black lacquer. Late 19th - early 20th century.

Although the use of black lacquer is not as common for Southern Chinese furniture pieces, it is understandable that this bamboo woven chest is coated with a water-proof black lacquer to ensure the moisture does not get into the inside where manuscripts were stored. At old time, furnishing is part of important personal belongings. Therefore, often pieces were made with great consideration to last for a life time. This is also evident from the use of wood frame for this piece to ensure that it will last as well as holding the weight since the bamboo material can easily be damaged.

Dimensions: 13 3/4"h x 20 3/8"w x 13 7/8"d

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