Chinese Qing Style Painted Exotic Birds Leather Trunk Table

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A striking Chinese Qing Dynasty style lacquer painted leather pigskin hide trunk or side table. The piece features a hand-painted … Read more A striking Chinese Qing Dynasty style lacquer painted leather pigskin hide trunk or side table. The piece features a hand-painted leather surface over a wood frame depicting a magnificent white phoenix-like bird over a background scene of exotic birds and flowers. The dramatic magical white bird is depicted with long plumage sweeping across the trunk, joined by assorted other birds in cobalt blue, turquoise, ivory, and gold. The birds are set among a background of flowers and foliage over a rich bronze-tone gilt ground. The trunk is topped by a sheet of glass for use as a drinks table and is fitted with two brass handles on each side and brass etched lockplate. The lid opens to a spacious interior lined in indigo fabric. The versatile piece is well-suited for use in a variety of spaces as a side table, blanket chest, accent piece, or end table. The leather has an authentic distressed aged patina with desirable wear as seen in photos. Possibly from late Qing era or early republic period 20th century. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 19"w x 19"d x 18"h

Circa: 20th Century, China

Materials: Brass, Glass, Leather, Wood

Condition: Distressed, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid construction and solid joinery. Age-appropriate wear, including small finish losses, craquelure, scattered stains, aged patina, toning, nicks, scuffs, and rubbing as seen in photos. No lock. See less