Willow Storage Box h120 The plates on these ones

The plates on these ones are etched with the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac

known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese

The base sits on a wooden stand

or in other finishes on request

Great at the end of a bed for storing bedding or clothes

Willow Storage Box h120 The plates on these onesShanxi, circa 1900 This charming little storage box is made from willow, the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state. Traces of the original reddish brown finish are still visible, though now largely worn down to the pale wood underneath. The box also still has the old heavy studs and ironware in place. Originally used a food carrying box, it has two separate sections (used to hold different foods) as well as a shallow lid.