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Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk

$1,800
£1,361.82
€1,571.76
CA$2,514.10
A$2,795.20
CHF 1,463.12
MX$34,282.18
NOK 18,629.19
SEK 17,588.16
DKK 11,728.96
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About the Item

A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fittings. The lid is wonderfully decorated and has a mirror on the inside. There is a top layer tray divided into compartments for smaller objects, and storage space beneath that.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Marino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FR067781stDibs: f86881511203506443fs

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