Oriental Furniture Bamboo Design Three Drawer Chest - FUZEBX8-2266

Built with Philippine mahogany and elm wood, this chest features an indigenous Fujian lacquering style which uses seven carefully polished layers of lacquer-tree sap to create a complex, beautiful, and sturdy surface; each piece is then antique-finished for a gorgeous authentic look. The resulting surface has a matte finish, uncommon among Chinese lacquer furniture, which is usually quite brilliant.

This chest is based on traditional designs steeped in ancient Asian history, and exhibit many common natural and cultural motifs, often adapted from ancient and beloved Asian art. Because of Fujian's proximity to Japan, many of these designs show a Japanese influence. For instance, many of these pieces depict a geisha, a celebrated symbol of Japan. Other motifs include birds, animals, and flowers, all of which are meaningful in Buddhist and Confucian-influenced cultures. The painted panels also often include lines of calligraphy and red seals; these have often traditionally been included in Chinese paintings, and many tell stories or poems, adding a lyrical element to the simple beauty of the artwork.

Features:

• Top design: Chinese characters on antique yellow theme
• Drawer design: hand-painted bamboo trees theme
• Chest
• Antique finish
• 3 Drawers
• Philippine mahogany and elm wood construction
• Hand - crafted
• Overall dimensions: 29.5"H x 19"W x 11.5"D