Hardstone Inlaid Huanghuali Portable Chest with Qing Dynasty Design
A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames…
Huanghuali Medicine Chest, Qing Dynasty
A huanghuali medicine chest, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, resting on a raised base with baitong corner mounts, the two front doors opening to reveal a central two door compartment above a long drawer at the base and below a central drawer,…
Huanghuali Table Top Chest with Inlaid Hinges and Drawers
A huanghuali table top chest Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, 19th century of rectangular form with a hinged cover above a pair of framed floating panel doors attached to the cabinet with inlaid squared hinges, the interior with a shallow compartment above two…
Huanghuali Portable Table Cabinet with Carved Flower Design
A carved huanghuali portable table cabinet, Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, the hinged canted cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of panelled doors, each carved in relief with a stylised flower spray of a single bloom with leafy scrollwork…
Antique Chinese Huang Huali Seal Chest - 34cm x 26cm x 32cm
Antique Chinese Huang huali seal chest 34 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 32 cm high
Huanghuali Table-Top Chest with Ruyi-Shaped Clasp
A Chinese huanghuali table-top chest, guanpixiang, Qing dynasty, of rectangular form with a bail handle on each side, the hinged domed cover set with brass ruyi-head corner mounts and chain, opening to reveal a separate compartment above a pair of doors…
Embellished Hardwood Portable Chest with Inlaid Hardstones
An embellished hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century the wood probably huanghuali, of square form, the flat topped hinged cover with metal ruyi -head clasp and corner mounts, lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of…
Late Qing Dynasty Huanghuali Portable Chest with Hardstone Inlay
A late Qing dynasty huanghuali portable chest with hardstone inlay. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 31 cm long, 22 cm wide, 31 cm high
Hardstone Inlaid Portable Chest with Bird and Cranes
A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, the domed cover with ruyi -head metal fittings, above a pair of doors opening to reveal two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and a chain joining the cover and side…
Huanghuali-style Portable Medicine Chest with 10 Drawers
A hardwood portable medicine chest Xiaoxiang, 19th/20th century, the wood of rich honey tones resembling huanghuali, of upright rectangular form, the plain exterior set on the top with double baitong swing handles and stoppers on quatrefoil bases, and…
18th Century De Hua Figure of Budai
A De Hua figure of Budai Qing dynasty, 18th century, the jovial figure standing on a cloud scroll base, both arms raised above his head holding a fan in his left hand, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe tied around the waist with a sash over loose…
18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Cabinet
A fine Chinese Huanghuali scholar's cabinet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century, the beautiful yellow rosewood cabinet, of classical form, the lid lifting to reveal an inner tray and to release the two front rectangular doors, which in turn reveal the…
Hardstone Inlaid Portable Chest with Intricate Carvings
A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening…
Chinese Huanghuali Bullion Chest
A Chinese Huanghuali bullion chest 16th/17th century, the front composed of multiple rectangular panels, the three lower panels with carved decoration of lotus buds and prunus flowers. With original iron hardware., the wood of rich colour and patina, 85…
Antique Chinese Seal Chest - 31x20x26cm
Antique Chinese seal chest 31 cm wide, 20 cm deep, 26 cm high
Antique Chinese Huang Huali Seal Chest (29x22x26.5cm)
Antique Chinese Huang huali seal chest 29 cm wide, 22 cm deep, 26.5 cm high approx
Huanghuali Portable Chest with Ruyi-Form Mounts
A huanghuali portable chest, Xiaoxiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the flat top with arched handle mounted with ruyi -form baitong terminals extending on to either side, the sliding front lifting to reveal an arrangement of seven drawers, all…
Hardstone Inlaid Portable Chest with Bird and Deer Motifs
A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to reveal two…
Huanghuali Table-Top Chest with Ruyi-Head Corner Mounts
A Chinese huanghuali table-top chest, guanpixiang, Late Qing dynasty or Republic period of rectangular form with a bail handle on each side, the hinged domed cover set with brass ruyi-head corner mounts and chain, opening to reveal a separate compartment…
Pair of Dragon Chests on Fitted Stand
A pair of hardwood 'dragon' chests each of square form with hinged lid opening to a shallow compartment above double doors, the interior with a pair of low drawers, the top, rear, front and sides carved with dragon and lingzhi fungus medallions within…
Dragon Display Cabinet
A large square-corner 'dragon', display cabinet, Liang'ge gui, the upper display shelf framed by shaped aprons pierced with a frieze of archaistic dragons above and a balustrade below carved in relief with dragons among cloud scrolls, above a pair of…
Chinese Export Camphor Trunk with Brass and Pigskin
A Chinese export camphor, brass and pigskin trunk, early 19th century, retaining the original printed paper interior, supported on turned feet, reinforced internally, 60 cm high, 106 cm wide, 53 cm deep
19th Century Indian Mother-of-Pearl Marriage Chest
A large Goan mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood marriage chest, Indian, 19th century 85 cm high, 180 cm wide, 65 cm deep
Huanghuali Chest with Devil Face Grains
Chinese huanghuali table-top chest (Guanpixiang) the wood of warm honey-coloured tones with 'Guilian' (devil faces) grains to front doors. 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 33 cm high
Edo Kimono Chest with Brass Hardware
Sendai-Tansu Kimono chest Edo period elm wood, four long drawers above three mid-size and three short drawers, with brass hardware, with merchant's name to back. Height 100 cm. Width 57 cm. Depth 43 cm
Huanghuali Carved Document Chest with Five Drawers
A Chinese huanghuali carved document chest, with flip top carved with birds, flowers and rockeries, front doors similarly carved opening to reveal a set of five drawers, metal handles and fittings. Height 33 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 33 cm
Chinese Lacquer Blanket Chests with Geographical Scenes
An unusual pair of Chinese lacquer and polychrome blanket chests, 20th century, each one well painted on the front with three geographical scenes of famous sites, including the Nanjing bridge and Yulongshan, inscribed and dated 1984. 49 cm high, 85 cm…
Chinese Camphorwood Campaign Chest with Secretariat, 19th Century
A Chinese camphorwood campaign chest of drawers with pull-out secretariat 3rd quarter 19th century brass corner mounts, two-piece construction and turned bun feet, height 118 cm, width 106 cm, depth 47 cm
Huanghuali Guanpixiang Table-Top Chest
Chinese Huanghuali table-top chest 'Guanpixiang' of rectangular form with a bail handle on each side thewood of warm honey-coloured tones with 'Guilian' (Devil faces) grains measures
An unusual Chinese camphorwood long chest, having double carved seats for the lid. 20th century, (restored). Traditional metal pin lock. Length 130 cm, depth 45 cm
Zanzibar Chest with Brass Decoration and Hidden Drawer
An iroko (hardwood) and brass Zanzibar chest, the exterior extensively carved and decorated with cut brass banding, handles and locks, the interior with two compartments, three drawers to the base with a secret drawer, raised on turned feet. 113 x 47 x 55…
Rosewood Dowry Chest with Ebony Inlay and Carvings
An Anglo-Indian rosewood and ebony Dowry chest and stand, circa 1925/6, purchased Alleppey, Kerala, the hinged lid with brass inlaid arabesques and fleur-de-lis pierced, elements, relief carved panels to the body enclosed by inlaid stars and ornaments,…
Chinese Yellow Hardwood Document Chest with Drawers
Chinese yellow hardwood document chest. Two doors open to five drawers. Lid to upper compartment. Metal handles and fittings. Height 33 cm. Diameter 25 cm. Weight 36 cm
Chinese Rosewood Dressing and Jewellery Chest with Brass Accents
A small Chinese rosewood dressing and jewellery chest, the lid lifts to reveal a mirror, the front pulls out and has drawers for jewellery and cosmetics, ornate brass lock and hinges. Brass side handles. 26 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm
18th Century European Carved Hardwood Figure of Woman
An antique European carved hardwood figure of a woman, second half 18th century, modelled standing with arms back (the right arm lost) wearing a close fitting dress with the upper part of the chest uncovered and a shawl draped over the shoulders and…
Black Lacquer Chinese Chests with Gilt Highlights and Brass Pulls
Two black lacquer Chinese Chests of drawers, with gilt highlights and brass pulls, having three short drawers (2), height 70 cm, width 80 cm, depth 40 cm
19th Century Goan Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marriage Chest
A large Goan mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood marriage chest, Indian, 19th century, 85 cm high 180 cm wide 65 cm deep
Brass Bound Hongmu Document Chest with Drawers
A Chinese brass bound Hongmu document chest (Guanpixiang), the rising top above a pair of doors enclosing an arrangement of drawers, on a plinth base, having brass handles to each side. Height 40 cm, width 41 cm, depth 26.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Chinese Metal Bound Elm Coin Chest
A Chinese metal bound elm coin chest, late Qing Dynasty, 51 cm high, 87 cm wide, 41 cm deep
Antique Indian Teak Marriage Chest with Metal Embossing
An antique Indian teak marriage chest the chest is decorated with embossed metal strapping and panels, lift up lid domed shape top, with wrought iron latch and hinges. Note: These chests were designed to be transportable having carriage style bases with…
Chinese Elm Wood Red Lacquered Chests, Qing Dynasty (19th C)
A pair of Chinese elm wood red lacquered Chests Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, each square in form, each with original hardware, note: accompanied by a certificate of antiquity, Chine gallery, Hong Kong, 2003
18th Century Red Lacquer Dragon Chest
A Chinese elm wood red lacquer chest Qing Dynasty, late 18th century, the rectangular top above two doors, each decorated with a dragon motif, with original hardware, note: accompanied by a certificate of antiquity, Chine gallery, Hong Kong, 2003
Blue-painted Indian wedding chest with metal strappings
Indian wedding chest, wooden with metal strappings, all over remnants of blue paint, with iron lock, height 99 cm width 138 cm depth 44 cm
Huanghuali Carved Document Chest with Five Drawers
A Chinese Huanghuali carved document chest, with flip top carved with birds, flowers and rockeries, front doors similarly carved opening to reveal a set of five drawers, metal handles and fittings, height 33, width 25 cm, depth 33 cm
Black Lacquered Chinese Chest with Dragon and Floral Motifs
Chinese black lacquered chest three drawers with open top, painted decoration of dragons, flowers and figures, engraved symbolic decoration, red lacquer interior. Height 98 cm width 102 cm depth 49 cm
Huanghuali Document Chest with Flip Top and Drawers
Chinese huanghuali document chest with flip top cover and opening to reveal a set of three drawers, measures: 25 x 18 x 24.5 cm
Indo Dutch Colonial Brass Mounted Hardwood Chest
An Indo Dutch Colonial brass mounted hardwood chest, with scrolling brass mounts and swing carry handles, on turned feet, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 49 cm high
Dragon and Phoenix Rootwood Table
Chinese rootwood table, carved following the natural shape of a tree trunk section, the frieze densely carved in relief with dragon and phoenix design. Height 65 cm
Vibrant Tibetan Dragon Trunk
Tibetan trunk vibrantly painted with polychrome & raised lacquer, central medallion design, depicting dragon amongst clouds, on a latticed background, hand forged iron fittings, height 64 cm, length 132 cm, depth 46 cm
Antique Chinese Elm Chest with 12 Drawers
A 19th century well patinated elm Chinese chest of 12 drawers, height 94 cm, width 89 cm, depth 47 cm
Red Lacquer Chinese Chest, 20th Century
A Chinese painted red laquer chest, 20th century, 48 cm high, 110 cm wide, 38 cm deep
Chinese Red Lacquered Chest with Iron Handles
A Chinese red lacquered chest, late 19th early 20th century, comprising four drawers with iron ring handles, 88 x 107 x 50 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
Chinese Red Lacquer Storage Trunk on Contemporary Stand
Chinese red lacquer storage trunk, on contemporary stand, height 90 cm, width 94 cm, depth 67 cm
19th Century Chinese Pinewood Book Chests with Brass Details
A pair of Chinese pinewood book chests, North China, 19th century, lacquered, with brass bound edges, lock and drop handles, 57 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 47 cm high
Anglo-Indian Campaign Trunk with Brass Fittings
Antique Anglo Indian brass fitted and bound campaign trunk, 55 cm high, 97 cm wide
Asymmetrical Burl Wood Bench with Carved Wildlife Motifs
A most unusual Chinese bench seat, formed from a natural burl timber tree trunk section, of asymmetrical shape with natural fissures, the upper surfaces carved with deer, birds and flowers. Approx. 110 cm x 76 cm x 52 cm
Chinese Rosewood Chest of Drawers
A Chinese rosewood chest of drawers, late 20th century in light tone and natural finish solid rosewood, the contemporary chest with a rectangular top above two small and three full length drawers, each relief carved with scenes of birds on branches or…
Large Timber Hibachi with Lacquered Highlights
A 19th century large timber trunk section hibachi, copper lined, the approximately circular form with natural semi gnarled and polished form showing strong grain, lacquered bird, leaf, vine and berry highlights in red and gold. Approx. Diameter 60 cm.…
Red Lacquered Trunk with Crane Scene
Chinese papier mache trunk red lacquer depicting scene with cranes on a lake, mounted on stand, with hand forged metal fittings, lacquered interior with paper label, height 43 cm, length 65 cm, depth 45 cm
18th century Tibetan Monastery trunk, in wood, yak leather and leopard skin, of deep rectangular form, the top set with embroidered silk panel, the body set with three panels of leopard skin surrounded by yak leather, accented with brass strap work, 54 cm…
Carved Walnut Chest from Indian Kashmir, Mid-20th Century
A profusely carved walnut chest, Indian Kashmiri region, mid 20th century 57 cm high, 102 cm wide, 48 cm deep
Chinese Carved Lacquered Six Drawer Chest
A Chinese carved and lacquered six drawer chest of drawers c.1940's - 1950', height 81 cm, width 41 cm, depth 38.5 cm
Koran Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts and Drawers
Koran iron-mounted wood Tansu chest, having seven drawers with wrought iron pulls and mounts, height 56 cm, width 60.5 cm, depth 30 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney
Chinese Export Chest on Mustard Stand
Chinese export chest on stand, the rectangular chest painted with flowers against a mustard yellow ground (2), height 59 cm, width 76 cm, depth 51 cm
Chinese Floral Lift-Top Trunk
A Chinese lift-top trunk, leather bound with iron fittings and hand-painted floral panels, early to mid 20th century, 43 cm high, 76 cm wide, 31 cm deep
Chinese Huanghuli Wood Miniature Chest
A Chinese timber miniature chest, Reputedly made from Huanghuli wood, with a shaped hinged lid opening to reveal a single tray above double cupboard doors with four small drawers and a full width drawer within, having decorative brass hardware, swing…
Chinese Ivory Chess Set with Ming and Qing Figures
An old Chinese red stained and plain finely carved ivory chest set, the set complete minus one pawn (31 pieces), the emperor and warrior figures carved in costumes representing the empire of the Ming and Qing, the bishops as elephants, the knights on…
Chinese Camphorwood Carved Chest
Chinese carved camphorwood chest carved lid and sides, height 63 cm, width 107 cm, depth 53 cm
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Metal Mounts
Chinese red lacquer wedding chest, metal mounts, two doors enclosing shelf and drawers, sitting above two short drawers, height 181 cm width 111 cm depth 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
Chinese Rosewood Table Chest with Four Drawers
Vintage Chinese rosewood table chest, enclosing 4 drawers, within rosewood chest, brass drawer pulls and handle to each side, sliding front closure, with carved characters, height 25 cm, width 25 cm, depth 25 cm
Dragon-carved Elm Altar Chest with Fretwork Drawers
Chinese low altar chest carved elm, three drawers with fretwork, Depictions of dragons amongst clouds, peg construction, scroll ends & brass fittings, height 42 cm, length 122 cm, depth 34 cm
Chinese Calligraphy Multi-Drawer Chest
Chinese Multi-Drawer chest the top with scroll ends, drawers with painted calligraphy
Chinese Dragon Lacquer Trunk
A Chinese black lacquer trunk, of rectangular form, the hinged lid painted in gilt and colours with a dragon amongst clouds flanked by panels of flowering tendrils, the sides all painted with similar fiery dragons amongst clouds. Engraved brass bindings…
Antique Anglo-Indian Cedar Chest of Drawers
An early chest of drawers, hardwood with cedar secondary timbers, possibly Anglo-Indian, circa 1810, 81 cm high, 95 cm wide, 48 cm deep
Carved Eastern Trunk with Steel Bound Locks and Decorations
19th century carved Eastern trunk with hinge top, steel bound locks, scroll and roundel decorated doors
Chinese Coral Carving: Baby Elephant on Stand
Chinese coral carving, in the form of a baby elephant with trunk raised, a/f (to tail), height 4 cm x width 6 cm, raised on a circular timber stand with string inlay and pierced sides, height 2.5 cm x diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the…
Hand-painted Chinese Lift-Top Timber Trunk
A Chinese lift-top timber trunk with hand-painted floral cloth covered front, early to mid 20th century, 45 cm high, 85 cm wide, 35 cm deep
Antique Chinese Lacquered Pine Storage Chest with Carved Doors
An antique Chinese dark lacquered pine storage chest with carved double bi fold doors over a three drawer cupboard base. Ornate brass handles, locks, hinges and fittings. Height 176 cm. Width 128 cm
Antique Indian Teak Dowry Chest with Brass Accents
A small teak and brass Indian dowry chest, 19th century, 35 cm high, 25 cm wide, 20 cm deep
Chinese Republic Era Chest: 72x64x32cm
A Republic period Chinese chest, 72 cm high, 64 cm wide, 32 cm deep
Chinese Table Chest with Five Drawers and Swing Doors
A Chinese table chest, comprising of five drawers behind two swing doors, the top opening to reveal another storage section. 36 cm wide, 26 x 34 cm
17th Century Inlaid Hardwood Chest with Inscription
Circa 17th century carved & inlaid hardwood chest with inlaid inscription 1627, 105 cm x 55 cm, 54 cm high, losses to inlay
Chinese Camphor Wood Chest with Rural Village Scene
Large Chinese carved camphor wood chest decorated with typical rural village scene, with two internal trays. Brass fittings, 112 cm wide, 59 cm deep and 67 cm tall.
Dragon-Footed Camphor Wood Chest with Intricate Carvings
A carved Chinese camphor wood chest, deeply carved exterior, raised on dragon style feet. 121 cm x 60 cm x 11 cm.
Red Lacquered Wood Chest with Butterfly Lock Plate
A red lacquered wood chest, the hinged lid with a butterfly-shaped metal lock plate, supported on a separate platform base, 47 cm high, 80 cm wide, 52 cm deep
Chinese Hardwood Table Chest with Drawers
Chinese hardwood table chest, the hinged lid opening to reveal rectangular compartment, above two doors opening to reveal two small drawers above one large drawer, 25 cm x 25 cm x 18 cm
Chinese Carved Wood Trunk with Camphor Lining
A Chinese fine and deeply carved wood trunk on low tiger claw legs, 20th century, the interior lined with camphor wood & the outside shell with two different woods, note: the camphor wood is a natural repellent against moths & insects, 101 x 52 x 62 cm
Chinese Leather Trunk with Iron Fittings
A Chinese lift-top trunk, leather finish with cloth panels and iron fittings, 19th/20th century, 47 cm high, 80 cm wide, 37 cm deep
Chinese Lotus Trunk
An old wood and lacquer Chinese travelling trunk, the exterior painted with gold lotus flowers on a black ground, with engraved brass to the corners and centre, conforming decoration to the locks, high stirrup-type handles to each side, brackets crack to…
Dragon Lacquered Marriage Chests with Iron Fittings
A pair of Chinese lacquered marriage chests, with four levels, painted with dragons chasing pearl, iron fittings., 76 x 52 x 52 cm.
Chinese Tall Elm Chest of Drawers
A Chinese tall elm chest of drawers, 20th century, the rectangular top above 12 drawers with metal fittings, shaped apron with a rib feature and supported on short square legs. Height 150 cm, width 51 cm, depth 40 cm
Chinese Dragon Camphorwood Chest, 20th Century
Good Chinese dragon carved camphorwood chest early 20th century
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
A Chinese red lacquer chest, 19th century, 19 cm high, 55 cm wide, 41 cm deep
Oriental Lacquered Multi-Drawer Chests with Exotic Birds
A pair of 20th century Oriental ornately decorated lacquered small multi-drawer chests, each with two rows of four short drawers on plinth base with bracket feet, the top with exotic birds. 51.5 x 30.5 x 76 cm.
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