Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer w80 Made from solid poplar wood

Made from solid poplar wood

With a modern cream lacquer finish this smaller

light elm or other colours (allow up to 12 weeks for delivery)

Also available in red lacquer

The frame is bevelled and has brass fittings at the back so that it can be hung in either landscape or portrait

Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer w80 Made from solid poplar woodShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from elm wood, it dates from the mid 19th century and still has the original finish, worn in places to the paler wood underneath. The chest has some wonderful carved decoration both on the five drawers and on the apron and spandrels. The relief carvings on the drawers show floral patterns and vases, and this