Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Material - Roheda Wood Half tables (半桌 Bàn zhuō)

Half tables (半桌 Bàn zhuō) have existed in China since before the Ming dynasty but rose to prominence in the Qing dynasty

Dimensions: W54 x D34 x H25 cm

Each comes with four drawers and a large central opening

The central panel gives an insight into a past forgotten showing Mongolians in their homes

Carved Teak Mythical Bird with distressed paint - Circa 80 yrs old

Painted Tibetan 'Dragon' Storage Chest - 18thC Material - Roheda Wood Half tables (半桌 Bàn zhuō)This gold & red 18th century Central Tibetan chest was originally destined for use in monasteries. Two opposing dragons support a vase of The Seven Gems inside a central cartouche. The designs are created in luxurious kyung bur raised gessowork suggesting this was an expensive commission by a wealthy patron for a monastery. Tibetan chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries. Boxes are normally made from cedar, pine or poplar. This