Lot details Two Chinese chests, 20th century The larger chest...

Lot details Two Chinese chests, 20th century The larger chest of rectangular form, the front panel carved with four Chinese characters reading '歌功頌德' (praising merits and virtues), fitted with three interior drawers, the upper drawer containing various items including shells, chopsticks and notebooks, with a pair of metal handles to the sides. Together with another dark lacquered chest of rectangular form with a hinged cover and circular brass lock plate. Dimensions: 57 × 25 × 23 cm and 63 × 18 × 18 cm. 二十世紀 中國木製及漆器箱匣兩件Condition Report The larger chest has several cracks to the sides and back of the body. The smaller lacquered chest is in generally good condition. With age-related wear. 較大木箱箱體兩側及背面有數處開裂，較小漆木箱整體品相良好。帶年代使用痕跡 Condition reports must be considered as a matter of opinion and not fact.