18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest Oak rococo handles & back-plates with

rococo handles & back-plates with moderate replacements to 4 handles

An Art Deco style chevel mirror with creme shagreen finish and ebonised

with borders of scrolling foliage

the painting refers to the dynamic forces of nature in daoism The depicted dragons are associated with nine sons of the Dragon King while the number nine itself is considered auspicious in Chinese Astrology and folk beliefs

Lovely patina throughout

18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest Oak rococo handles & back-plates with18th Century Bleached Oak Serpentine Chest The shaped top above three drawers inset with marquetry, the sides with panelled marquetry Height: 91cm Width: 131cm Depth: 64cm Northern European, late 18th Century