Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1920s.
However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes
The carving of this piece is quite delightful depicting many ships, pagodas, mountains and trees, the chest is finished in a garnet red lacquer with gold highlights to the carving
The chest is carved on every side, it stands on heavy carved feet and has a large brass clasp on the front which could be locked using a pad lock, the interior is clean and there is a removable linen tray in the top
The chest is 40” long, 24” high and 22” deep
TRB187
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Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
