Beijing Elm Money Trunk Bracelet Once used to carry water

Once used to carry water

Useful today for flower displays

these cute stone figures are of a boy and a girl

It has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back

Beijing Elm Money Trunk Bracelet Once used to carry waterBeijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely grain. The chest would have been used for holding money and valuables, the two top lidded sections being secured using the heavy brass hardware. The small central doors open out to the main space inside and there is a removable post between them. The hardware is original.