Description
An Antique Painted Chinese Stacking Chest. The four rectangular tray boxes and lid contained in a carrying frame. The stack painted with a scenic roundel to each side; one depicting performing figures, the other with horse and trainer, and panels of flowers to each end; the corners bound in studded sheet metal straps. The carrying frame surmounted by a wrought iron swing handle, with studded straps to the uprights and wrythen iron corner braces. 36 in (92 cm) high [handle down], 31 in (79 cm) wide, 17 in (43 cm) deep.