Lacquered Wooden Basket Abacus Traditionally filled with silks

Traditionally filled with silks

this beautiful chest is based on the old apothecary cabinets used for Chinese medicine

Typical of an ancient Chinese household - a common theme on Chinese cabinets

Also available in red lacquer

while the large brass circular hardware adds some classic

Lacquered Wooden Basket Abacus Traditionally filled with silksZhejiang, circa 1900 These attractive lacquered wooden baskets are a great way for storing kindling wood, magazines or even toilet rolls. They are old buckets, restored and refinished in colourful lacquers and in some cases with painted designs and lettering. The price shown is for one item only.