Decorative Document Box with Bone Inlay material-polyester The chest is in its

The chest is in its original dark finish

These wonderful headdresses are produced by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China and worn as part of their traditional costume

including the distinctive shaped lock plates and drop handles

The main central carvings on each panel show vases holding bouquets of flowers - a common theme for this type of piece as they were associated with femininity

Decorative Document Box with Bone Inlay material-polyester The chest is in itsHenan, circa 1920 This attractive little cupboard was produced in Henan province in eastern China from beech wood, with bone inlay used to add the detailed decoration on the doors and drawers. The pale bone shows various plants and flowers, along with butterflies and , on the two smaller upper drawers, four figures in symmetry. The panel to the bottom right is removed to access two small drawers behind it. The cabinet would have been used to store