Chest-on-frame

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chest-on-frame with a hinged top. The top has a flat surface and is decorated with gold, red, and green painted designs including curving lines, a floral motif, and a fish. The front of the top section has a gold curving line design with a floral motif in the center and a red and gold design on either side. The top section sits on a lower frame with a single drawer that has a gold and red painted design across the front. The legs are turned with bulbous ends and are connected by curved stretcher bars. The piece is set against a white background. The style is characteristic of the work of artist.