20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Cloisonne Bound Blanket Chest Trunk Pair

"Vintage red leather storage trunk. Rectangular form with ming inspired brass clasp along the front and handles along the side. Features a black stamp to the right of the clasp and fu Sanxing God of Porsperity figure stamped to the left. A popular deity, Shouxing is depicted on paintings and in figurines, found in most homes in China. In one hand, he’s typically shown carrying a long staff, sometimes with a gourd hanging off it, containing the elixir of life. In the other, he holds a peach, symbolizing immortality. Sometimes, other symbols of longevity are added to his depictions, including storks and turtles. Shouxing is also called Nanji Laoren or Old Man of the South Pole because he’s associated with the Canopus star of the South Pole, i.e. the star Sirius. His name, Shou Xing...

Late 20th century campaign style camphor chest. Features a rectangular frame with brass banded hand hardware and traditional campaign / anglo indian recessed pulls along the front. ...

An antique primitive painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red and black graining in the manner of flame mahogany. The case is mounted o...

Monumental 19th century Tibetan blanket or storage chest. Rectangular in form with a hand painted red and black textured front with flowers, scrolls and Chinese Greek key design. Fea...

Late Qing Dynasty iridescent painted Elm Money Trunk / Storage Chest. Made in Shandong East China, circa 1870s. Features two upper compartments and lower cabinet for accessory storag...

Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, sea chests were sometimes elaborately adorned with intricate ironwork as is the case with this museum quality extra large, hinged,...

A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a linea...

A Chinese antique lacquered leather trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and fabric lining. Created in China during the early...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique blanket chest from the 19th century, with rattan inlay. Created in China during the 19th century, this unusual blanket chest features a black la...

A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this ch...

A vintage Chinese red blanket chest from the 20th century, with gold details and calligraphy motifs. Created in China during the 20th century, this blanket chest features a linear si...

Mid-20th century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shape, different sort of wood, detailed carved scenes. Retaining the origi...