Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qing Hardwood Vanity Chest

Chinese Qing Hardwood Vanity Chest Poss. Huanghuali - Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood tabletop vanity chest or jewelry box. Possibly rosewood or huanghuali. Featuring a mirrored lid above several compartments and drawers. Flanked along either side by brass handles. With a wax export seal along the interior of one drawer. Height: 7 3/4 in x width: 11 in x depth: 14 1/2 in. Condition: There are no large losses. Separation to the joints, primarily along the front of the chest and the corners. The lid hinge works well. All three drawers open and close smoothly. Some warping and shrinkage to the wood, primarily affecting the shelf which keeps the two upper drawers in their compartments. There are several small splits forming along the interiors of the drawers. Light tarnishing to the brass fittings. There is a small area of verdigris patination along the foremost fastening atop the lid. Light dust gathered along the recessed areas. There is a vertical repair along the rear right corner of the chest, where the back panel meets the right panel. There is a small loss and some chipping to the rear left foot. Light wear to the underside.