Shandong Hat Box w60 These large stone buddha heads

These large stone buddha heads are carved by hand and make lovely ornaments

Each one is individual so may vary slightly from the one shown

with ornate relief carvings on the drawers and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet

here finished in our light colour and bevelled

The backrest has a scrolling dragon motif in carved relief

Shandong Hat Box w60 These large stone buddha headsShandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Originally used as a hat box in Shandong province, north east China, It is made from poplar wood.