Chinese Brass Trunk with Handles, On stand

Red chest on tall hoofed legs with a metal lock plate and faint gilt flowers.

This trunk with handles, on stand is from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and dates to the early 20th century. It is lacquered elm wood & brass. Many Chinese antiques are now returning to China through auction houses and foreign dealers, as Chinese buyers actively purchase older pieces back, which the article describes as reclaiming their heritage. Bright vermilion box with a flat lid and a large metal lock plate at the front. Faded gold painted sprigs ramble over the sides. Hoof-footed legs form a separate stand, and the finish shows chips and scuffs. It is 31 inches long, 20 deep and 18.5 high.

Bright red and not the least bit sorry about it.