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Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk

About the Item

A charming Tibetan painted leather storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet. Of smaller size, the softwood construction of the trunk covered by a richly tanned yak leather. The central panel, also of leather, painted in a floral motif, somewhat reminiscent of the traditional leopard or tiger skin patch found on other trunks. The hardware of rustic, hand-forged wrought iron. The clasp of cast bronze with a lacquer-like finish from years of applied yak butter. Two native patches to the front of the chest indicate the value placed on this piece by generations of owners.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Two old native patch repairs, as seen in photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Very good condition for age. Two native patches to the leather. The painting somewhat faded. One iron fitting missing to the bottom front of the trunk. The leather to the back heavily worn.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89475491923

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