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19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents

$1,415

£1,073.67

€1,227.65

CA$1,976.37

A$2,197.46

CHF 1,147.39

MX$26,748.39

NOK 14,640.20

SEK 13,717.17

DKK 9,162.14

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About the Item

A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest 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.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Leather,Wood,Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good wear throughout consistent with age and use--perfect for the look. Please see the various photos for further condition details.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: Accessories #9071stDibs: LU87649283681

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