The hand-carved elements of this chest - pomegranate, rosette and lion - are symbols in use since Byzantine times. The pomegranate is said to represent eternity and fertility because of their hundreds of seeds; the lions, strength, valor and courage, and the rosette, royalty. A unique aspect of this solid maple chest is in its flush top which allows grouping of multiple units. Available with Customer's Own HardwareTM and over 60 finish options. Standard in Weathered Black paint. Shown in optional Rustic Vermillion paint (left) and at the bottom of the page is optional Weathered French Grey, an optional combination of Weathered French Grey case with Antique Ivory drawer fronts, standard Weathered Black and a optional combination of Sable finish case with Antique Ivory drawer fronts wtih Customer's Own HardwareTM hand made copper pulls.