Carved Panel - 'Courage' Black Lacquer Bowl our wooden trunks hark back

our wooden trunks hark back to the traditional chests which were extremely common in Chinese homes

wider version of our Ming chest of drawers has a real sense of understated oriental style

The black lacquer finish of the solid elm frame makes the paintings really stand out

as well as three removable shelves for use as a more general purpose storage cupboard

Carved Panel - 'Courage' Black Lacquer Bowl our wooden trunks hark backDesigned to represent one of the 'Four Nobles', this version is finished in our black lacquer, the central carving being made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve, and depicts plum blossom a symbol of courage and endurance. Scrolling dragons surround the main carving, with the outer frame being made of fir wood. The panels can be bought individually or as a set of four.