Antique brown Chinese storage trunk (c.1900) #6

Antique brown storage trunk (c.1900) Dimensions: Width: 93 cm Depth: 59 cm Height: 58 cm. Style: Qing. Materials and techniques: Pine wood, hand-painted. Place of origin: China. Period: Early 20th century. Date of manufacture: Around 1900. Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Our antique storage trunk is a unique piece that stands out for: The painting of President Mao, with its inimitable presence, symbolises a crucial moment in China's history, evoking ideals of unity, revolution, and change. Originally, it may have been a simple unpainted piece of furniture, but its later customization with Mao's image reflects the creativity and ideological commitment of its former owner, perhaps a communist sympathiser. Its versatile and timeless style makes it the perfect complement to a storage piece, a side table, or even a coffee table. It is in excellent condition, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique, due to the passage of time.