Hand-Painted Red Chinese Five-Drawer Mahjong Box / Jewelry Box tabletop cabinet All of these signs of

All of these signs of age in this case I think only contribute to the wonderful aura of this lovely little painting

measures 7 3/4" from one end of the handle to the other

9" wide x 8 1/4" deep x 8 7/8" tall

I keep a keen eye out for beautiful little treen boxes like this one

as it was believed that wearing bright colors both brought favors from the gods and warded away evil spirits

Hand-Painted Red Chinese Five-Drawer Mahjong Box / Jewelry Box tabletop cabinet All of these signs ofThis hand painted Chinese jewelry box just makes me happy. I have learned that boxes like this were made to house Mahjong sets, but now it would make a terrific jewelry box. I love the shape of the silver pulls at the center of each of the five drawers, and the wonderful painted decoration everywhere, especially the two groups of rather mysterious looking figures in landscapes on either side of the box. Plus those handy carrying handles on top! There