{"product_id":"large-chinese-lacquered-storage-chest","title":"Large Chinese Lacquered Storage Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large lacquered storage chest is decorated with inlaid shell scenes depicting scholars, trees, and garden landscapes, a motif closely associated with Chinese literati culture. The black lacquer ground is enriched with mother-of-pearl detailing throughout, including floral panels and geometric border patterns along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChests of this form were traditionally used for storing documents, books, or textiles, and were valued for both their practical function and decorative presence. The interior is lined with red patterned paper, showing age-related wear consistent with long use. Metal side handles and a hinged lid indicate the piece was intended to be portable, suggesting it once held important or frequently accessed contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Qing dynasty–early 20th century\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: China\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Lacquered wood, mother-of-pearl inlay, metal hardware\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003cem\u003eAvailable upon request\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails: Hinged lid; side handles; red paper-lined interior; landscape and floral inlay\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Paper label with Chinese characters affixed to interior lid\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shopwentworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359959241022,"sku":"sku-53564593013046","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1326\/7774\/files\/WW_January26-2097.jpg?v=1788315443","url":"https:\/\/vitacurata.com\/products\/large-chinese-lacquered-storage-chest","provider":"Vita Curata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}