{"product_id":"antique-chinese-painted-lacquer-trunk-peonies-butterflies-c-1920","title":"Antique Chinese Painted Lacquer Trunk – Peonies \u0026 Butterflies, c. 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a striking touch of East Asian history and vibrant color to your home with this antique Chinese polychrome paint-decorated storage trunk. Dating from the early 20th century (Late Qing to Republic Period), this chest serves beautifully as a unique coffee table, blanket box, or a statement piece at the foot of a bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel features beautifully preserved, hand-painted yellow and orange peony blossoms emerging from elegant Chinese standard vases, surrounded by delicate butterflies. In traditional Chinese culture, the peony represents honor, wealth, and prosperity, making these trunks highly favored as family dowry and heirloom pieces. The upper corner features a classic calligraphic inscription and artist signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its rich black lacquer background and elaborate, intact border motifs, this piece offers an excellent balance of historical charm and practical, everyday storage functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 31.5\" W x 21\" H x 21\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Painted wood, lacquer finish, iron hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with a beautifully aged exterior patina. Structural wear, minor paint loss, and scuffs consistent with age and utilitarian use. The back hinges have been updated to a modern, sturdy steel hinge for smooth, reliable daily use. The interior has a clean, matte black finish ready for textile or blanket storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982722285620,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/0D99CA73-9A63-47A1-B297-CEFF50415E4D.png?v=1784019675","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/antique-chinese-painted-lacquer-trunk-peonies-butterflies-c-1920","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}