Antique Floral Trunk outdoor Wooden trunks and chests were

Wooden trunks and chests were extremely common in Chinese homes and used for all kinds of storage

This beautiful cream coloured lamp is decorated with a black and white etching of birds perched within blossoming branches

Lattice panels like this were used in both interior and exterior windows or doors

These beautiful large

Antique Floral Trunk outdoor Wooden trunks and chests wereGansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in more vibrant shades, the colours have faded and worn to more muted tones of creams and greens. The peony is a symbol for high rank and status in China, and is often seen on Chinese furniture to symbolise the importance of the owner. The brass hardware is still intact and would have allowed the trunk to be