19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Storage Chest With Figural Garden Scenes

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This 19th century Chinese export lacquer chest features finely painted figural garden scenes with scholars beneath pavilion architecture, framed by … Read more This 19th century Chinese export lacquer chest features finely painted figural garden scenes with scholars beneath pavilion architecture, framed by scrolling borders and floral motifs. The exterior is finished in deep black lacquer with gilt and polychrome decoration, while the interior retains a dark lacquered surface with an original paper label bearing Chinese characters adhered to the inside of the lid. See less