An Exceptional Chinese Carved Storage Chest

Circa 1900, very finely carved wooden bench with storage, meticulously carved dragons decorated the seat the body, the arms and the backrest amidst swirling clouds and auspicious bats symbolizing long life, shaped medallion to backrest with carved noble figures looking at a handscroll on an outdoor terrace, two brass medallions with Chinese characters to the back rest, a brass metal lock to front of storage area.

37 1/2 x 50 x 23 in.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Good estate condition.