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19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Leather Trunk with Hand-Painted Flowers
$960

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A 19th century Chinese camphor wood chest. This antique Chinese camphor wood trunk features a beautifully hand-painted flower motif on it's leather covered exterior, adorn with a decorative trimming of nail heads, and brass bound edges. The chest retains it's original hardware. Most of these Chinese camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in the early 1800's to carry tea, silks and porcelain from China to European destinations.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 10.75 in. (27.31 cm)Width: 25.75 in. (65.41 cm)Depth: 13 in. (33.02 cm)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture19th Century
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Normal wear throughout consistent with age and use--perfect for the look. Please see the various additional photos for further condition details.
- Seller LocationAtlanta, GA
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- Shipping$175 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 4-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Atlanta, GA
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A return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
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