Walnut Altar Table From Gansu Province - 19thC Material - Iron these boxes were decorated with

these boxes were decorated with village scenes from an opera or poem and were primarily found in Shanxi province

Similar examples can be found in many books on Antique Chinese furniture including 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich (Figure 332)

Known as stick boxes

Dragon Vase made by hand  in Jingdezhen

Mei Ping Vase Style Blue & White Porcelain with Gourd and trailing leaf design

Walnut Altar Table From Gansu Province - 19thC Material - Iron these boxes were decorated withWalnut Altar Table From Gansu Province 19thC From China 223 x 33 x 96 cms UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options available on checkout