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Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850

$6,380
£4,746.20
€5,564.55
CA$8,923.24
A$9,963.06
CHF 5,227.51
MX$122,961.75
NOK 65,710.48
SEK 61,483.80
DKK 41,512.49
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About the Item

For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and cabinets were used as a storage solution for clothing, precious books, and scrolls. This monumentally scaled 19th century trunk would have been used in a grand home. With elegant proportions, clean lines, and cabriole legs, the chest is a perfect example of how the beauty, function, and form of classical Chinese furniture influenced modern design aesthetics. A single brass key hole plate shines on the front of the chest like a full moon in the night sky. Additional Dimensions: Interior: 71" W x 25" D x 25.75" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Width: 76.5 in (194.31 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Elm,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: R1411stDibs: LU820011544273

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