A Charming George II Provincial English Oak Chest of Drawers c.1740-60 sub-Curios Ming leaders revived a sense

Ming leaders revived a sense of cultural identity and respect for traditional artifacts and craftsmanship with bronze incense burners resembling those of the Shang and Chou dynasties cast

the techniques actually used for this decoration are not always consistent

and has at some stage been separated into its two halves and re-attached so there are several areas of repair

having a placid yet confident and knowing expression with closed mouth and fixed gaze

and two dark patches

A Charming George II Provincial English Oak Chest of Drawers c.1740-60 sub-Curios Ming leaders revived a senseOrigin: English Period: George II Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1740 60 Width: 28. 5 inches Height: 41. 75 inches Depth: 18. 5 inches (with handles) The provincial period oak carcass of desirable proportions and beautifully aged patination having an unorthodox arrangement of four short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers with turned knob handles and unusual moulded oak escutcheons, standing on bracket feet surviving from mid eighteenth century