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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
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: R1411stDibs: LU820011544273
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