ANTIQUE/VINTAGE, RARE! Chinese Painted Metal Garniture! Early 20th Century

Pictures do not due this piece justice! First half 20th century, decorated with pots of chrysanthemums mounted on elaborate saddles, carried by deer, raised on octagonal base, all painted cinnabar red and trimmed in gilt, set with pictures painted on fabric, framed in gilt and covered with gilt, with molded Chinese character marks on the bottoms.

Condition: Handsome item in as-found condition. Oxidation, surface scratches, rubbing and losses throughout.